Sugared Cherry Jewels

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Additional sugar
• 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the corn syrup, egg yolks and vanilla. Gradually add the flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll each ball in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3. . Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. Press a cherry half in the center.
4. Bake at 325u0b0 for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

butter, sugar, light corn syrup, egg yolks, vanilla, flour, sugar, maraschino cherries

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sugared-cherry-jewels/ (may not work)