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Three-Nut Cherry Slices
 
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 84
The men in my family always like this refrigerator cookie. I'm always happy to make a batch for them. -Sue Megonigle
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound red candied cherries, chopped
1/4 cup each chopped walnuts, brazil nuts and hazelnuts
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy; beat in milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cherries and nuts.
2. Shape into three 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
3. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 7 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com