1 c. soft butter (half vegetable shortening may be used)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. confectioners sugar, sifted
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 c. flour, sifted
1 c. pecans, finely chopped
Candied cherries

Blend together butter, salt, sugar and vanilla. Add flour and pecans and mix well. Chill, if desired. Shape into small balls; place on baking sheet. Press small hole in center of each ball with finger tip and insert a piece of cherry in each. Bake in moderate oven at 350 degrees about 15 minutes. Makes 5 dozen drops.