CHERRY PECAN SLICES

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Make and share this Cherry Pecan Slices recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Donna M.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h12m

Yield 7 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup real butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups candied red cherries or 1 1/2 cups green glazed cherries, halved
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 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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