Directions

1. 1. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Use a pastry blender to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add the egg, beating until just blended. Stir in the sugar, cherries and vanilla to form a soft dough.
2. 2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Form the dough into a long log two inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. 3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare three cookie sheets with cooking spray.
4. 4. Slice the dough 1/2 inch thick and place the rounds about one inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
5. 5. Bake one sheet at a time for eight to ten minutes or until just golden brown.
6. 6. Transfer to wire racks to cool.