Cherry-Nut Slices

Delicious and festive Christmas cookie. From Pillsbury's Bake-Off Cookie Book, 1967.

• Ready In: 1 hr 26 mins
• Serves: 80
• Yields: 80 Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1  egg
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup confectioners' sugar
• 2  cups  candied cherries
• 1  cup pecan halves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients except cherries and nuts. Blend well on low speed.
3. Stir in cherries and nuts, mix thoroughly.
4. If necessary, chill 1 hour.
5. Shape dough into two 10-inch rolls; wrap.
6. Chill 1 to 2 hours.
7. Cut into 1/4-inch slices.
8. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
9. Bake at 400F for 7 to 10 minutes.