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Refrigerator Cookies Recipe

"During the holidays, I usually keep at least two rolls of this cookie dough in my freezer in case I need something special in a hurry," writes Dottie Gray of Bartlett, Tennessee.

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Refrigerator Cookies Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + freezing Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield: 42 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped red and green candied cherries
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Fold in the cherries and pecans. Shape dough into two 8-in. x 2-in. rolls; wrap in waxed paper and freeze.
To use frozen dough: Unwrap and let stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Yield: about 7 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 103 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 47 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Refrigerator Cookies in Country Woman November/December 1996, p38

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Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2012 by mrsfoxburr

I have used this recipe for three years and absolutely love it. The only change I make to it is that instead of candied cherries I use dried cherries. Friends and family love it because they are not overly sweet. However, I have never gotten more then 4 -5 dozen cookies, usually only 4. Not a complaint, merely an observation! Love them!