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Make-Ahead Cherry Christmas Slices
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6
These are a cookie that I always make at Christmas time...they are great, cause you can freeze the cookie dough for 2 months, I usually make lots, so I always have the dough ready for when I need it....these taste so buttery and good.
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened (no subsitutions)
1 cup icing sugar (confectioners)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups red and green glazed cherries, halved
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
2. Add the egg and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
3. Add the flour; mix well.
4. Stir in cherries and pecans.
5. Chill the dough for 1 hour.
6. Shape the dough into three 10-in rolls; wrap in plastic wrap, and place in a zip-lock freezer bag.
7. Freeze up to 2 months.
8. TO BAKE COOKIES: Remove the rolls from the freezer.
9. Cut rolls into 1/8-inch slices.
10. Place the cookies 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
11. Bake at 325 degrees for 10-12 mins, or until the edges are golden brown (don't overbake).
12. Remove to wire racks; cool.
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