Cherry Pecan Slices

This cookie makes a colorful addition to a holiday cookie platter. From a land o lakes cookbook.

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.

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.

Wrap rolls tightly and place in plastic freezer bags or foil.

Thaw in refrigerator before slicing.

real butter, sugar, powdered sugar, egg, vanilla, all-purpose flour, candied red cherries, pecans