Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Drain cherries of their liquid, but be sure to reserve ~2 Teaspoons of their juice.

Cream butter using a mixer or wooden spoon. Gradually stir in powdered sugar a little at a time.

Stir in cherry juice, red food coloring, and vanilla

Gradually stir in flour a little at a time. Mix until just combined.

Fold in cherries.

Shape dough into ~1 inch balls. Roll in white sugar. Gently flatten using a small juice glass.

Bake 12-15 minutes ,or until the sides are just beginning to brown. Remove from oven and immediately press a kiss into the middle of each cookie.