Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

In a medium sized mixing bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar. Add the almond extract and 1 tablespoon of juice from the cherry jar and beat the ingredients together.

Slowly add in the flour, about a third at a time and mix.

Take about 1 tablespoon of dough and form into a ball around 1 cherry. (If the dough is too sticky or soft, place it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.)

Place on a baking on a sheet 1” apart. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.

Once the cookies come out of the oven, roll in powdered sugar and place on a baking rack to cool.