Cherry Icebox Cookies 1 c. butter, softened 1 c. sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 16-ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped 1 c. finely chopped pecans 1/4 c. red decorator sugar (optional) Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg and vanilla, beat well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt, add to butter mixture, beating well. Pat cherries between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Stir cherries and pecans into the dough. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Shape dough into two 1 1/2-inch diameter, 8-inch long rolls. Roll in colored sugar, if desired. Wrap rolls in waxed paper and freeze until firm. Unwrap frozen dough and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices, using a sharp knife. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Let cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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