Retro Cherry Cakes

From Hot Off the Griddle #8, November 1992.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• pinch of salt
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla
• maraschino cherries

METHOD

1. Cream butter well, add sugar gradually and cream well.
2. Add egg yolk, mix well.
3. Add flour and salt, also vanilla.
4. Work until soft and pliable.
5. Roll into tiny balls; flatten with fork.
6. Place cherry on top and bake in moderate oven until golden brown.