Makes 36–40
1 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts or favorite type)
1 cup flaked coconut
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
18-20 maraschino cherries, cut in half
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix all ingredients except cherries in medium bowl with hands until well incorporated. Roll into 1-inch balls. Press Cherry half in center.Bake for 10 minutes on greased cookie sheet.
MARTHA LYNCH, EASLEY