Cherry Nut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup candied cherry, chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped

Preparation

Mix softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl and add to creamed mixture. Stir in candied cherries and pecans.
Shape dough into long rolls about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and chill at least 4 hours. (May be made days ahead before baking and stored in refrigerator or freezer. Let dough thaw slightly before slicing.).
Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 10 minutes.