Thumbprint Christmas cookies with a candied cherry

Thumbprint Cookies

  These are my Mom's favorite Christmas cookie. Carolyn Hynnek used to make them for her years ago, and I ended up taking over the baking duties! I prefer them with jam or jelly, but Mom loves them with candied cherries.

Cherry Chip Cookies

I got this recipe in 1985, and not only has it become a family favorite, but an inspiration for me to create other variations of cookies using a box of cake mix. Super easy!