Cherry Pecan Dreams

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Mary Ann Mariotti, Plainfield, Illinois

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Nov. 30, 2022

Packed with fruit, nuts and vanilla chips, these are always a treat. To vary the flavor, swap in dried cranberries or apricots for the cherries, and pistachios for the pecans. —Mary Ann Mariotti, Plainfield, Illinois

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Cherry Pecan Dreams

Yield:about 3 dozen
Prep:25 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups white baking chips
  • 1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the chips, cherries and pecans.
  2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
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