1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 c. cake flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. whipping cream
1 tsp. lemon extract
Halved or quartered glazed cherries, for garnish

1. Cream the butter and sugar until blended. Mix the flour with the baking powder. Add to the butter mixture with the cream and lemon extract.

2. Mix until a stiff dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes if necessary.

3. Using 1 teaspoonful of dough at a time, roll into small balls. Place on lightly greased baking sheets.

4. Press a halved cherry into each cookie.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until very lightly golden and set. 6 dozen.