| 1 | Stir flour, powder, soda and salt; set aside. |
| 2 | In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat butter and peanut butter until smooth. |
| 3 | Beat in sugars until blended, then eggs and vanilla. |
| 4 | Add flour mixture; beat until well blended. |
| 5 | If necessary, chill dough. |
| 6 | Shape into 1-inch balls. |
| 7 | Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. |
| 8 | Flatten slightly and decorate with candied cherries, or flatten with fork dipped in colored sugars. |
| 9 | Bake in 350f oven 12 minutes or until lightly browned. |
| 10 | Remove from cookie sheets. |
| 11 | Cool on rack. |
| 12 | Makes 6 dozen. |
