Cherry Nut Cookies

A PRETTY cookie which will make your cookie tray at Christmas look good! The cherry and nut combination in a buttery base is delicious! A rolled type dough which can be made and baked later. These cookies freeze very well for make ahead plans. This basic cookie dough I have tried many times substituting different ad-ins.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 50 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  eggs
• 3  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  candied cherry, chopped
• 1  cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. Mix softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl and add to creamed mixture. Stir in candied cherries and pecans.
3. Shape dough into long rolls about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and chill at least 4 hours. (May be made days ahead before baking and stored in refrigerator or freezer. Let dough thaw slightly before slicing.).
4. Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 10 minutes.