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Cherry Delight Cookies

Light and Airy
Course Cookies
Keyword Dried Cherries, Paradise Fruit Co.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 Dozen
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped candied cherries
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, optional
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in cherries and pecans, if using.
  • On floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/4-inch round cookie cutter. Place on parchment paper-lined cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Cool on wire cooling racks.