Cherry Rolls

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 tablespoons shortening
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 cups drained maraschino cherries, with juice reserved
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Sift flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.
2. Cut in shortening.
3. Add milk to make soft dough.
4. Roll out dough 1/2 inch thick. Spread with 2 cups drained cherries. Sprinkle with the 1/4 cup sugar and roll up. Cut rolls about 1/2 inch thick.
5. Place cut rolls on a cookie sheet.
6. Mix cherry juice and the 1/2 cup sugar and simmer until sugar dissolves. Pour over rolls.
7. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.