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Cherry Pecan Dreams

Name: Cherry Pecan Dreams
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 3 dozen
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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6 Reviews

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

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Mary Ann Mariotti, Plainfield, Illinois

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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

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Cherry Pecan Dreams

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Yield:about 3 dozen

Prep:25 min

Cook:10 min

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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.