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

Instructions

1. Mix softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.

2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl and add to creamed mixture. Stir in candied cherries and pecans.

3. 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.).

4. Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices; place on ungreased cookie sheet.

5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 10 minutes.