cherry filled butter cookies

How To Make cherry filled butter cookies

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  Step 1
  Drain your cherries well, with paper towels and place in fridge for 6-8 hours before making cookie dough.
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  Step 2
  In a mixing bowl, add butter,salt,powdered sugar,egg and vanilla, mix on slow speed till creamed
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  Step 3
  Add flour mix on low speed until dough is stiff. cover and chill for at least 3-4 hours
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  Step 4
  pre-heat oven to 375*. Roll out small balls and make a finger tip hole in the top of the dough, place one cherry in the middle and roll the dough over the cherry (to hide in the middle) and place on a none greased pan and bake for 10-12 mins.
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  Step 5
  Remove from oven and cool on racks.
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  Step 6
  Once cooled,lay wax paper or parchment paper down on a flat surface and melt candy melts in the microwave according to package directions, (do your own decor) (I do lines back and forth over the tops )and let setup. (about 2-3 hours will be dry)
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  Step 7
  These cookies are best used the same day or freeze up to 6 months . I hope you find my Great, Great Grandmothers Cherry Cookies melt in your mouth! Merry Christmas and Enjoy!!
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