2 1/2 sticks butter (use no butter)
1 c. sugar
2 egg yolks
3 c. plain flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Candied cherry or pecan halves, if desired, for decoration. Decorate before baking.

Cream butter and add sugar gradually. Add egg yolks, one at a time. Add flour gradually and vanilla last. Drop by teaspoons on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Makes 5-6 dozen.