2 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries, drained
1/4 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

FROSTING:

2 c. powdered sugar
3 tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2-4 tbsp. half and half

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all cookie ingredients except cherries and nuts; mix well. Stir in cherries and nuts. Shape into 3/4 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Combine all frosting ingredients until smooth. Generously frost cooled cookies. Makes 54 cookies.

This is a #1 favorite at Christmas!