Candied Cherry Snaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. sifted plain flour
1 c. pecan halves
1 c. halved red candied cherries
1 c. halved green candied cherries

Preparation

Cream butter, adding confectioners sugar gradually.
Blend in egg and vanilla; add flour.
Mix well; stir in pecans and cherries.
Chill dough for 1 hour; divide into thirds.
Shape into 12-inch long rolls; wrap in waxed paper.
Chill for at least 3 hours or place in freezer for 2 hours.
Cut into 1/8-inch thick slices; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 13 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.