Limeade Cookies
Makes 5-6 dozen

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup (from 6 oz. can) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
3 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped and drained maraschino cherries
3 tablespoons granulated sugar for rolling cookies

In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and limeade concentrate. In a medium bowl, sift together flour and soda. Gradually beat into first mixture. Stir in cherries. Cover and chill dough for 1-2 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place remaining sugar in a small bowl. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2-inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.
Source: 2002 Newsletter


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