Cherry Pecan Drops Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the chips, cherries and pecans. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease cookies sheets.
• In large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, milk, vanilla, and eggs; beat well.
• Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pecans, dates, and 1/3 cup chopped cherries; mix well.
• Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled for easier handling, if desired.
• Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into cereal; thoroughly coat.
• Form into balls; place 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
• Press maraschino cherry piece into top of each ball.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes until light golden brown.

Steps:

• 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.