Cherry Bonbon Cookies

I found this in her recipe folder, I haven't tried them yet, but they sound really yummy!

 

1 ½ c. sifted powdered sugar

1 c. butter, softened
1 ½ T. vanilla
2 ¾ c. flour
¼ t. salt
1 T. milk
2 (8 oz.) jars maraschino cherries
Chopped walnuts

Combine sugar, butter & vanilla, mixing well; stir in flour, salt & milk.  For each cookie, shape 1 tbsp. dough around a cherry.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.  Cool on racks.  Dip tops of cookies into Rainbow Glaze; sprinkle with chopped walnuts.  Makes 3 dozen.

Rainbow Glaze:

2 ½ c. sifted powdered sugar

3 -4  T. water

Yellow, pink & green food coloring.

Combine sugar & water; beat until smooth. Divide into 3 portions and add color.

Marilyn's Pie Crust

SINGLE 8" OR 9" CRUST:
1 1/3  cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Crisco
3 tbsp water

DOUBLE 8" OR 9" CRUST:
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup Crisco
1/4 cup water

Crust without filling:
Prick bottom and sides with fork

Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes

Crust with filling:
Bake according to recipe