Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups flour (first sifted)
1 cup walnuts (cut to size of split peas)
12 to 15 candied cherries halved
1 tsp grated lemon rind
1 cup soft butter (packed)
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs (separated)

Directions:

  • Cream the butter until shiny, add rind. Add sugar gradually, creaming well.
  • Beat in yolks until fluffy.
  • Stir in flour in 3 to 4 batches, mixing until just smooth after each.
  • Cover and chill dough for at least an hour.
  • Beat whites very slightly and pour into a shallow pan.
  • Measure dough by level tablespoons onto waxed paper, then quickly shape into balls.
  • Put 5 or 6 balls into egg whites, roll around to coat, then roll in the nuts.
  • Place each ball 1 1/2″ apart on a greased baking sheet, press 1/2 cherry into center of each.
  • Bake 20 to 23 minutes at 350°F or until golden brown.

Date Added: Nov 28, 2007