1/2 c. maraschino cherries
1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
3 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. butter
2-3 drops red food coloring
Pink Powdered Sugar Icing

Drain cherries on paper towels. In bowl stir together flour, sugar and nutmeg. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in cherries and coloring. Form into ball; knead until smooth. On ungreased cookie sheet pat dough into a 10"x6" rectangle.

Bake in 325 degree oven about 20 minutes or until edges are firm and bottom if lightly browned. While warm, cut into 3"x1" sticks. Transfer to wire rack; cool. Drizzle with Pink Powdered Sugar Icing. Makes about 20.

Pink Powdered Sugar Icing: Stir together 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, few drops red food coloring, and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk to make desired consistency.