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Speed the chilling of the dough by placing the rolls in the freezer; then just slice and bake. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1 large egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 (16-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped |
1 cup finely chopped pecans |
1/4 cup red decorator sugar (optional) |
Directions:
1. Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg and vanilla, beating well.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture, beating well. Pat cherries between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Stir cherries and pecans into dough; cover and chill 2 hours.
3. Shape dough into two 1 1/2 -diameter, 8 -long rolls. Roll in colored sugar, if desired. Wrap rolls in wax paper and freeze until firm.
4. Unwrap frozen dough and slice into 1/4 -thick slices, using a sharp knife. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
5. Bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Let cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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