Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1-1/4 cups sugar1 large egg2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped pecans3/4 cup red and/or green candied cherries
Preparation
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.
