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Cherry Pecan Icebox Cookies




Source of Recipe


recipecircus-cilla


List of Ingredients





1 C butter, softened (NO SUBSTITUTES)
1 1/4 C sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 C flour
1 1/2 t baking soda
1/8 t salt
1 C chopped pecans
3/4 C chopped red and/or green candied cherries






Recipe



Cream butter and sugar. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecan and candied cherries. Shape into four 8 in rolls; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.

Unwrap and cut into 1/8 to 1/4 in slices. Place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350ºF for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are set. Cool for 1 to 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Yield 13 dozen

Dough can be frozen for up to 6 months. Remove from the freezer 1 1/2 hours before baking. Unwrap and cut into the slices. Place 2 in apart on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 350 for 8 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and remove to wire racks.