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Posted by FootsieBear at recipegoldmine.com 8/29/2001 5:42 am
Source: Mom
Maraschino cherries, cut in half
3 cups flour
8 egg yolks
1/2 pound sweet butter
1/2 pound sifted confectioners' sugar (2 cups)
Rind of 1 lemon
Reserve 1 yolk for brushing.
In large bowl, beat 7 egg yolks till fluffy; add butter and sugar, beat well. Add flour and lemon rind. Mix well. Chill.
Form into balls. Brush with reserved slightly beaten egg yolk. Gently push a piece of cherry into cookie center.
Bake at 375 degrees F till light brown, about 8-10 minutes.