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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 72 |
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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 Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
2 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup chopped pecans |
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Yield: 6 dozen.
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