A popular Christmas delicious cookie that goes by many different names.
Course Christmas, Cookies, Dessert
Prep Time 2 hourshours10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 2 hourshours25 minutesminutes
Servings 3dozen
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines
Ingredients
1cupbutter, soften
1/2cuppowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla or almond extract
2cupsflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2cupfinely chopped candied red cherries
1/2cupfinely chopped pecans
Instructions
Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla or almond extract. Beat well. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Blend into butter mixture. Stir in cherries and pecans. Chill for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into balls. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. While cookies are still warm, roll in confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.