Cherry Christmas Slices

325°F 10-12min   YIELD: 11 dozen cookies         REFRIGERATE

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cherry-christmas-slices

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. Vanilla

4 eggs

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups red and green candied cherries, halved

1 cup pecan halves

·        In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Add flour; mix well. Stir in cherries and pecans. Chill for 1 hour

·        Shape dough into three 10 inch rolls; wrap in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. Freeze up to 2 months or until ready to bake. To bake, cut frozen rolls into 1/8 inch slices.

·        Place on ungreased (parchment lined) baking sheets. Bake at 325 for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks.