2 c. sour cherries
2 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg, beaten lightly
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. flour
Pinch of salt
3 tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. milk

Cook cherries and sugar in pan for 3 minutes. Add butter. Mix remaining ingredients. Beat until smooth. Drop by teaspoons on cherry mixture and cook for 15 minutes, covered. Berries or other fruit may be used in place of cherries.