Cherry Pecan Slices Recipes

COOKIE SWAP: CHERRY SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325° and place parchment paper in baking sheet.
• Have all ingredients at room temperature before mixing.
• In the bowl of a heavy duty mixer, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
• Mix in egg until combined.
• Add flour, chopped pecans, and candied cherries. Combine thoroughly.
• Cover bowl with saran wrap and place in fridge for an hour.
• Divide dough into thirds. Wrap each into rolls and wrap tightly with saran wrap. Return to fridge to chill thoroughly. I usually let them chill for three more hours.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 325° for 12-15 minutes. Cookies should just barely turn brown around the edges.
• Remove cookies from baking sheet and place on cooling rack to cool.
• Store in a freezer bag or cookie tin. Can be frozen.

CHERRY PECAN SLICES

Steps:

• Combine butter, sugar, powdered sugar, egg and vanilla in large mixer bowl.
• Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
• Reduce speed to low and add 2 1/4 cups flour.
• Mix well.
• Combine cherries and 1 tablespoon flour in small bowl; toss to coat.
• Stir in cherry mixture and pecans by hand.
• Cover dough and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Shape dough into three 10 x 1 1/2-inch rolls on lightly floured waxed paper.
• Wrap rolls in plastic food wrap and refrigerate until firm (1 to 3 hours).
• Heat oven to 350° F.
• Cut rolls into 3/8-inch slices with sharp knife.
• Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until edges are very lightly browned.
• NOTE: This dough freezes well.
• Wrap rolls tightly and place in plastic freezer bags or foil.
• Thaw in refrigerator before slicing.

CHERRY SLICES

Steps:

• Cream butter thoroughly.
• Add sugar and beat well.
• Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.
• Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
• Add sifted dry ingredients gradually, beating well.
• Spread on a large 11x17 inch greased pan, saving a little more than a cup of batter on the side.
• Add almond extract to cherry pie filling, then spread filling to within half an inch from edge of pan.
• Place remaining dough by spoonfuls over filling.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
• When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• Cut into slices or squares before serving.

CHERRY-PECAN ICEBOX COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and candied cherries. , Shape into four 8-in. rolls; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are set. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

CHERRY PECAN COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and baking powder; add half to creamed mixture and mix well. Beat in cream, then remaining flour mixture. Stir in cherries and pecans., Shape into two 8-in. logs; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.