Cherry Pecan Drops

This is one of my favorite Christmas cookies. When I was little my mom would make these because she didnt like chocolate chip cookies. I make these now for my boys and they love'em too :) They eat them almost quicker than I can get them baked.

• Ready In: 24 mins
• Yields: 48 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup real butter, softened
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar (white)
• 3⁄4 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon real vanilla extract
• 2  eggs
• 6  ounces  candied red cherries, chopped into small pieces
• 1  cup  chopped pecans

Directions

1. Cream butter and sugars.
2. Add eggs and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add to wet ingredients slowly and mix well.
5. Add chopped cherries and pecans.
6. Chill dough for 45 - 60 minutes.
7. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet.
8. BAKE in preheated 375-degree [Fahrenheit] oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Let stand for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
10. * For bigger cookies use tablespoons, but yield will be less.