Cherry Pecan Gems - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter, soft
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. cherry syrup
1/4 tsp. almond extract
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. chopped nuts
cherries, halved

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar.
Blend in egg, syrup and extract.
Stir together flour, soda, cream of tartar and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Stir into creamed mixture; stir in nuts.
Shape dough into 9-inch roll. Wrap in waxed paper.
Chill well.
Cut into 1/4 inch slices.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Lightly press a well drained red cherry half in center of each cookie.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.