Instructions: PReheat oven to 375F.

Cream butter; beat in sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.

Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Add to butter mixture, blending well.

Using a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip, pipe stars onto ungreased cookie sheets. Top each with a candied cherry half.

Bake 8-10 minutes. Dough may be rolled into 1" balls. Top with cherry and bake as directed.

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