CHERRY PECAN DREAMS

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Packed with fruit, nuts and vanilla chips, these are always a treat. To vary the flavor, swap in dried cranberries or apricots for the cherries, and pistachios for the pecans. -Mary Ann Mariotti, Plainfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups white baking chips
1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the chips, cherries and pecans. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.