Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies

Combine:
1-1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda

Beat on low until fluffy:
1 stick butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 t. vanilla

Drain and save juice:
10 oz. jar maraschino cherries, halved

Frosting

6 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk
4 t. cherry juice

Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Beat until well blended. Shape dough into 1" balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press down center with thumb. Place one well-drained cherry half in each center.

In small saucepan, heat chocolate and milk until melted. Stir in 4 t. cherry juice. Spoon 1 t. over cherries on cookies and spread to cover. Bake at 320° for 10 minutes.

Makes 3-4 dozen