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; 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

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

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
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

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. 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.
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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 166 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Pecan Dreams in Country Woman Christmas 2007

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Grammy Debbie

May 18, 2018

Delicious and easy to make. I love the pop of flavor the orange peel provides. I made them exactly as directed and got 29 cookies using my black-handled scoop from King Arthur Flour--I believe it's a 2 tablespoon scoop.
lmillerrn

Dec 9, 2015

I just made these used cranberries instead of cherries. Turned out great. Will save for next Christmas!
dogcat_8

Mar 24, 2013

My family really enjoyed these cookies! The only thing I did different was substitute walnuts for the pecans. Also, I didn't think the dough could hold 2 cups of white choc chips and 1 cup of dried cherries, so I halved those amounts. Cookies turned out crunchy and had a great taste. Will definitely make again!
JES_62522

Dec 13, 2012

Made these with gluten free flour and they were fabulous, it made way more than 3 dozen