Cherry Chocolate Kisses

1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter/margarine, softened
2 tsp maraschino cherry liquid
1/2 tsp cherry extract
3-4 drops red food color
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained, chopped

About 48 Hershey Kisses, unwrapped

Heat oven to 350º F. In large bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter,
cherry liquid, cherry extract and food color; blend well. Lightly
spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour and salt; mix well.
Stir in cherries. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on
ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 F for 8 to 10 minutes or until
edges are light golden brown. Immediately top each cookie with candy
kiss, pressing down firmly. Remove from cookie sheets.

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