CHERRY PIE COOKIES

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (21-oz) cherry pie filling
1/2 cup white and/or milk chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.


Mix butter and margarine until fluffy. Add flour, powdered sugar and vanilla just until combined and a soft dough is formed.

Roll the dough into two-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Press thumb into center of cookie to make a well. Using a small spoon, fill well with cherry pie filling.

Bake at 325 for 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Melt chocolate chips according to the package directions and drizzle over the cookies. Allow chocolate to set before serving or storing.

Note: These are a lot like mini cherry pies. Recipe works best when butter/margarine are really soft.

Photo and recipe idea from Lucky Leaf.