24 maraschino cherries (save juice for glaze)
1/2 c. softened butter
3/4 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. half & half
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Powdered sugar
Cherry Glaze

Beat butter at medium speed until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Stir in flour and next 3 ingredients. Shape into 24 balls. Press each ball around cherry, covering completely. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with Cherry Glaze.

CHERRY GLAZE:

2 tbsp. melted butter
1/4 c. cherry juice
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
Red food coloring (optional)

Combine first 3 ingredients; add food coloring if desired. Place in small heavy duty zip loc plastic bag, seal. To drizzle, snip a tiny hole at one corner of bag and gently squeeze bag.