CHERRY PECAN DREAMS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Malik Jahanzaib
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Klara Gračan
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I've never been a fan of cherry desserts, but these Cherry Pecan Dreams changed my mind. They're so good!


Rb gamer
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These Cherry Pecan Dreams are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make. I highly recommend them!


Wadson Neston
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I thought these were just okay. They weren't as flavorful as I expected.


Salman Baloch
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I'll definitely be making them again.


Johan Gomez
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my Cherry Pecan Dreams turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.


Bareejo Cade
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These Cherry Pecan Dreams were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were a huge hit at my party.


Naydelyn Alamilla
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I had some trouble finding the right size of cherries, but other than that this recipe was a breeze. The Cherry Pecan Dreams turned out beautifully and tasted even better.


Earl Hatcher
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Nour Sadraoui
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I made these Cherry Pecan Dreams for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


sufi shooter
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These Cherry Pecan Dreams are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I always get rave reviews when I bring them to parties.


Chris Shah
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I'm so glad I did! The cherries and pecans complement each other perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


daud jamshed
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These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone raved about them.


Nawaz Jaan
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I've made these Cherry Pecan Dreams several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I love that they're also relatively easy to make.


Tiffany Towery
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These Cherry Pecan Dreams were an absolute delight! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of sweet cherries, crunchy pecans, and creamy filling was heavenly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicio