Danish Cherry Bon Bon Cookies (With Frosting Recipe)

Easy to make with readily available ingredients.
Delicious cherry flavor with a sweet, delicate frosting.

May be too sweet for some tastes.
Not suitable for those with a cherry allergy.

Cherries are a rich source of antioxidants which have been shown to reduce inflammation. They also contain fiber, vitamins C and K, and potassium.

	1/2 cup butter , softened
	1/4 cup sifted confectioners ' sugar
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	1 1/2 cups flour ( sifted )
	1/8 teaspoon salt
	36 maraschino cherries ( well drained , reserve juice )
	1 cup sifted confectioners ' sugar
	1 tablespoon evaporated milk
	1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
	1 teaspoon vanilla

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Cream together butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3.	Sift flour and salt over the mixture and blend until smooth.
4.	Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and flatten slightly.
5.	Press a single cherry into the center of each cookie.
6.	Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
7.	Allow the cookies to cool completely before frosting them.
8.	For the frosting, mix confectioners' sugar, milk, cherry juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
9.	Spread the frosting over the cooled cookies and enjoy!