Cherry Pecan Slices

"This cookie makes a colorful addition to a holiday cookie platter. From a Land O Lakes cookbook."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 12mins
Ingredients:
9
Yields:
7 dozen cookies
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ingredients

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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

  1. 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!
     
  2. Excellent! I left out the pecans and added an extra 1/4 cup of flour. My dough was a little crumbily so next time, I might add a little milk but otherwise they were wonderful. Tasted just like shortbread except with more cherries. Even my cherry hating son, will ask for more of these!
     
  3. 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.
     
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