Best Cherry Pecan Slices Recipes

CHERRY PECAN SLICES

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.

CANDIED CHERRY PECAN SLICES

Steps:

• Cream butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture; mix well. Stir in cherries and pecans. Cover airtight and chill 1 hour. Divide dough into thirds. On lightly floured pastry cloth or other surface, with floured hands, shape each piece of dough in a 12 inch roll. Wrap each piece well and chill overnight in the freezer. Cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 350F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown at the edges. Cool on racks before storing.