Cherry Pecan Slices
- Ready In:
- 1hr 12mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
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7 dozen cookies
ingredients
- 1 cup real butter, softened
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1⁄2 cups candied red cherries or 1 1/2 cups green glazed cherries, halved
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
directions
- Combine butter, sugar, powdered sugar, egg and vanilla in large mixer bowl.
- Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
- Reduce speed to low and add 2 1/4 cups flour.
- Mix well.
- Combine cherries and 1 tablespoon flour in small bowl; toss to coat.
- Stir in cherry mixture and pecans by hand.
- Cover dough and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Shape dough into three 10 x 1 1/2-inch rolls on lightly floured waxed paper.
- Wrap rolls in plastic food wrap and refrigerate until firm (1 to 3 hours).
- Heat oven to 350° F.
- Cut rolls into 3/8-inch slices with sharp knife.
- Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until edges are very lightly browned.
- NOTE: This dough freezes well.
- Wrap rolls tightly and place in plastic freezer bags or foil.
- Thaw in refrigerator before slicing.
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Reviews
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I tried these for Christmas--they were easy to make and a big hit with the adults(not so much the kids). They are a drier, not so sweet cookie and make a beautiful presentation. I had a little trouble telling when they were done but the baking time was pretty much right on. These were very tasty!!! I will definitely make again!
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I made a similar recipe in the past, but your recipe had some modifications that I liked. I prepared the dough as you directed, but used only powdered sugar plus 2 T milk (not half granulated sugar). It's a little thing, but my old recipe did not include the direction to add 1 T flour to the cherries -- this made a big difference, the cherries were not a sticky mess to work with! I've tossed my old clipping and will make this from now on (just modifying the sugar). I made one roll last week and put the other in the freezer for a few weeks from now. I know from past experience, this dough freezes very well. Be sure not to overcook these cookies.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Donna M.
Billings, Montana