1 c. soft butter
1/4 c. confectioner sugar
2 c. sifted flour
1 c. ground almonds
1 tsp. almond extract
candied or jar cherries

Cream together. Roll teaspoon of dough into a ball and press cherry in middle. Cover completely. Bake on greased cookie sheet 30 minutes at 325 degrees. Roll in granulated sugar before cooling. Makes 4 dozen.