CHERRY PECAN DROPS

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Make and share this Cherry Pecan Drops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherry, well drained
1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed corn flakes cereal
15 maraschino cherries, quartered, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease cookies sheets.
  • In large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, milk, vanilla, and eggs; beat well.
  • Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pecans, dates, and 1/3 cup chopped cherries; mix well.
  • Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled for easier handling, if desired.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into cereal; thoroughly coat.
  • Form into balls; place 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
  • Press maraschino cherry piece into top of each ball.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.4, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 54.7, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1.2

Heather Tehonica
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cherries. They're also a great make-ahead cookie. I can make them ahead of time and freeze them, then just thaw them out when I'm ready to serve them.


Victoria Howick
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Joanita Ajambo
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they always impress my guests.


Malik Shahzaib Khokhar
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I love the way these cookies look with the red cherries and the green pecans. They're so festive!


rana raheel
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Chayan Gosh
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I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I loved these cookies. The cherries and the glaze were the perfect combination.


Gumisiriza Asaph
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the way the glaze makes them look so festive.


Cesar gutierrez
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Teresa Hawthorne
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the chewy texture and the crunchy pecans.


Elora
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I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I loved these cookies! The pecan flavor really shines through.


Rayan Sardar
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These cookies are a family favorite! We make them every year for Christmas.


Muwonge Francis
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I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Saju 0007
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These cookies are delicious! The cherry and pecan flavors are perfect together.


Sahanaz Bagum
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Shahb Khan
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The cookies were easy to make and they tasted great! I used fresh cherries and pecans, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Lui's Quezada
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think next time I will use less brown sugar in the glaze.


khalil ahmedjutt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were soft and chewy, with a delicious cherry pecan flavor. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Mad Moiselle
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of cherries and pecans, and the brown sugar glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Fannie “Alabamasweetie” Lockett
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I made these cherry pecan drops for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and tart flavors, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Anthony Juzapavicus
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These cherry pecan drops were an absolute delight! The texture was perfect, with a crispy outer layer and a soft and chewy interior. The cherry and pecan flavors were well-balanced, and the brown sugar glaze added a touch of sweetness that tied every