Fancy Holiday Cookies
These festive holiday cookies are buttery and tender with a delightful crunch from pecans and bursts of sweetness from candied cherries. Flavored with rum or vanilla extract, they are perfect for sharing at celebrations or indulging in during cozy winter days. Their colorful appearance makes them a cheerful addition to any cookie platter.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream together butter and sugar, then add the extract and milk.
- Stir in flour, chopped candied cherries, and chopped pecans.
- Refrigerate the dough for a few hours.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 375°F for 12 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).