CHERRY COOKIES

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Studded with red cherries and nuts, these delicious cookies are worthy of setting out on a plate for Santa himself.-Jean Davis, Bryson City, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be thick). Stir in pecans and cherries. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until set and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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