Cherry-Pecan Fancies Recipe
Cherries are a wonderful ingredient that let you work out a piece of art every time. This cherry-pecan fancies is a creation that is done with a lot of attention to detail. Worth every bit of the effort.
Ingredients
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. (packed) brown sugar
1/4 c. maraschino cherries, chopped
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Directions
Combine shortening, egg, vanilla and brown sugar in mixing bowl; add cherries and nuts.
Sift dry ingredients; add gradually to brown sugar mixture.
Blend thoroughly.
Shape into rolls; wrap in waxed paper.
Chill until firm.
Cut into 1/8-inch slices; place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes.
Cool 1 to 2 minutes before removing from pan.
May freeze dough wrapped in foil.
Sift dry ingredients; add gradually to brown sugar mixture.
Blend thoroughly.
Shape into rolls; wrap in waxed paper.
Chill until firm.
Cut into 1/8-inch slices; place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes.
Cool 1 to 2 minutes before removing from pan.
May freeze dough wrapped in foil.