Cherry Nut Cookies

• 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

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.

butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking soda, salt, candied cherry, pecans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cherry-nut-cookies-343228 (may not work)