Sunday, April 9, 2017

Cherry Pecan Cookies #3.


Pecan Cherry Dunkers
These are so easy to make mix all the ingredients and then roll into logs and refrigerate. When chilled, all that is left to do is slice and bake. Cut them about 1⁄4” thick - perfect for dunking into a cold glass of milk or hot coffee or tea.

1 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups candied cherries
2 cups sanding sugar

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour, mix well. Stir in nuts and cherries. Divide dough into thirds. Roll each third into a 10-inch long log. Roll each one in wax paper. Chill for 3 hours. Cut into 1⁄4-inch thick slices. Roll edges or entire cookies into sanding sugar. Bake at 325 for 12-15 minutes.