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Recipe: Pecan Cherry Cookies

December 11, 2012 · By Diane Henkler · 52 Comments

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Pecan Cherry Dunking Cookie Recipe

I have a recipe for you today.  A Christmas cookie recipe – Pecan Cherry Cookies to be exact, and boy are they good… and dunkable!  Post Updated: 11/12/2019 

It is the second week of December and in my house that means one thing – time to bake – bake Christmas cookies for my friend Karen’s annual cookie exchange party.

Over the years, this party has become more about getting together with good friends than the cookies – but who doesn’t like Christmas cookies?

Pecan Cherry Dunking Cookies on glass plate stand with a graphic overlay that says Pecan Cherry Dunking Cookies

In previous years, I have made cut out, iced, sprinkled, and even pretzel reindeers for the annual cookie exchange. None of them matched my expectations, but when I presented them in a pretty way, it made up for my lack of baking perfection.

This year I have decided – refrigerator cookies are just my style and got the recipe from a friend. They are homemade and delicious, but don’t require a lot of time and fuss.

My family loves these cookies dunked in a tall glass of cold milk and since then they have become a holiday staple in my house.

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I tweaked the recipe a little by rolling them in sanding sugar before baking instead of rolling in powered sugar after baking – they are just as good and dunkable either way.

  • Sanding sugar is the colored sugar used to embellish baked goods.  It comes in lots of different colors. I used clear/white.  You can buy it at any grocery store in basic colors.  There is a store near me that sells it in every imaginable color and different size granule’s.

Pecan Cherry Dunking Cookie Recipe

These cookies are so easy to make – mix all the ingredients and then roll into logs and refrigerate. When chilled, all that is left to do is slice and bake. Cut them about ¼” thick – perfect for dunking into a cold glass of milk or hot coffee or tea.

Pecan Cherry Dunking Cookie Recipe
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Pecan Cherry Dunking Cookies

These are so easy to make – mix all the ingredients and then roll into logs and refrigerate. When chilled, all that is left to do is slice and bake. Cut them about ¼” thick – perfect for dunking into a cold glass of milk or hot coffee or tea.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time27 mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Cookies, Cookies, Pecans
Servings: 12
Cost: $10.00

Equipment

  • cookie sheets

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2-1/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 2 cups candied cherries
  • 2 cups sugar sanding sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add egg and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Add flour, mix well. Stir in nuts and
    cherries.
  • Divide dough into thirds. Roll each third into a 10-inch long log. Roll each log in
    wax paper. Chill for 3 hours.
  • Cut into ¼-inch thick slices. Roll edges or entire cookies into
    sanding sugar.
  • Bake at 325 for 12-15 minutes.

How to Make Pecan Cherry Dunkers

Ingredients-for-Pecan Cherry Dunking Cookies

  1. Gather the ingredients:  1 cup butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp. vanilla, 2 ¼ cups flour, 1 cup chopped pecans, 2 cups candied cherries, 2 cups sanding sugar.
Cookies-to-make using real butter. Mixing butter and flour together in bowl.

2. Cream the butter and sugar.

Christmas-cookies being beaten in a mixing bowl.

3. Add the egg, flour, and vanilla.

Pecan Cherry Cookie batter being spooned out of bowl.

4. Add the pecans and cherries.

Cookie dough is rolled into logs to place in the fridge.

5. Cut dough into thirds and roll each into a log. Cover with wax paper and refrigerate for 3 hours.

Dough logs being cut and dipped into sanding sugar.

6. Once chilled, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Roll the edges or entire slice into sanding sugar.

Pecan Cherry cookies on a cookie sheet ready to be baked

7. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 325 for 12-15 minutes on the middle oven rack.

Pecan-Cherry-Cookies on a cake plate along side a big glass of cold milk.

A Plateful of Pecan Cherry Cookies Just in Time for Christmas

Now, I just have to hide them so we don’t eat them all before the cookie exchange party later in the week.

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  1. Janene says

    12/12/2019 at 3:52 pm

    Thanks for this yummy looking recipe. How do you prepare the candied cherries – drain, rinse, or just chop ??? These will be for neighbors and Christmas Day family dinner (and for me to “taste”)!

    Reply
    • Diane Henkler says

      12/12/2019 at 11:40 pm

      Hi Janene – I buy the candied cherries in the plastic tub. They are pretty gooey. I just dump them out on a cutting board and chop. They are so good. Enjoy! Merry Christmas

      Reply
      • Janene says

        12/13/2019 at 11:24 am

        Thanks so much for the reply. Perfect timing, I’m just on my way to the store! Yummy, yummy!

        Reply
  2. Cari says

    12/13/2013 at 4:57 pm

    Hi there! Don’t know if this has been mentioned yet but how many cookies does this make?

    Reply
    • Diane Henkler says

      12/13/2013 at 6:29 pm

      Hi Cari – I got the recipe for these from a friend who has an annual cookie exchange party and copied the recipe as she wrote it. She didn’t include the amount on the recipe card. The amount of cookies depends on how large you form the dough into logs and how thick you cut them. When I make the recipe I get about 3 1/2 dozen. When my daughter makes them – hers are larger – she gets about 2 dozen. I will add this to the post. Happy Holidays

      Reply
  3. Sherri S says

    12/02/2013 at 1:20 pm

    These look marvelous and I would like to try with almonds and candied cherries, maybe even adding some amaretto flavoring, in place of vanilla.

    Reply
  4. britney blogs says

    12/27/2012 at 5:44 am

    They look delicious! Well that’s my daughter-mother project sorted for today, thanks!

    Reply
  5. Nina says

    12/23/2012 at 9:34 am

    I have all my Mom’s cookie cutters. I cherish them and use them every Christmas Season. I use them with my grandkids now and they love to bake and decorate the cut-out cookies. I would love to win your Fall cookie cutters. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  6. Annabelle Palomares says

    12/23/2012 at 1:22 am

    This cookie recipe is perfect for Christmas. The colors are just right for the holidays. I can’t wait to try this one and the rest of your other recipes.

    Reply
  7. cynthia says

    12/15/2012 at 7:52 am

    Hi, i will love to make this cookies as a gift for my coworkers, can you please describe the textur after baking, can i make the dough in advance. Thank you

    Reply
    • Diane Henkler says

      12/15/2012 at 10:02 am

      Hi Cynthia – Yes you can make the dough in advance since it has to be refrigerated first anyway. The dough can stay in there for awhile until you are ready to slice and bake. The texture is not soft nor rock hard – just in between – like the store bought cookies called – Pecan Sandies.

      Reply
      • cynthia says

        12/15/2012 at 12:33 pm

        Thank you very much for taking the time to answer me and for your patience,i will be making this cookies today, lets see …wish me luck… a let you know. once again thank you ..

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        • cynthia says

          12/22/2012 at 8:14 am

          Hi, I just to let you know that i made this recipe .
          My family love them … so I made
          them as a gift for my coworkers.. of course
          i include a gif tag with the name of your blog
          in reference of where I get the recipe….
          they didn’t turn out in a perfect round log shape like yours but …
          my family didn’t care .. i think they didn’t notice because
          they turn out so good…. they just grab them from
          the plate and of course mouth full … who speak..jaja..

          thank you for sharing this recipe
          (i have some pictures but dont know how to uploaded to you)

          Reply
  8. Kat says

    12/14/2012 at 8:32 pm

    Those cookies look absolutely yummy. Since we grow walnuts, I think I’ll try them in place of the pecans, too. And, yes, I do collect cookie cutter.

    Reply
  9. NanGreen says

    12/13/2012 at 9:51 am

    These look good.

    I am always happy to see anything Ina.

    Reply
  10. Thistle says

    12/13/2012 at 8:05 am

    Diane,

    These look AMAZING! Thank you so much for sending me the recipe! Anything by Ina is the best in my book!

    blessings,
    karianne

    Reply
  11. Rae Cicelske says

    12/13/2012 at 2:41 am

    Cookie cutters are fun and the grandkids just love cutout cookies, so yes I like cookie cutters

    Reply
    • Diane Henkler says

      12/20/2012 at 10:36 pm

      Hi Rae –
      Congratulations! You won a set of the fall cookie cutters that I was giving away. If you send me your mailing address, I will make sure they get mailed to you. Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  12. Kerby says

    12/13/2012 at 1:45 am

    These look delicious! Have you done fresh cherries or dried cherries ever? And what about almonds instead of pecans? Maybe I’m just crazy??

    Reply
  13. Diane Pearce says

    12/12/2012 at 10:44 pm

    Well, it will be my 1st attempt at xmas baking………….this looks sooooooo yummy!

    Reply
  14. Lori D says

    12/12/2012 at 5:08 pm

    I liked the Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms FB page- they actually have some good info there…Thanks!

    Reply
  15. Lori D says

    12/12/2012 at 5:06 pm

    Wow! All these years I have avoided candied cherries but these are now on my list. Just too beautiful to resist!

    Reply
    • Diane Henkler says

      12/20/2012 at 10:38 pm

      Hi Lori – Congratulations! You won a set of the fall cookie cutters that I was giving away. If you send me your mailing address, I will make sure they get to you. Happy Holidays

      Reply
      • Lori D says

        12/21/2012 at 12:09 am

        Oh Thanks so much! I am so in love with these!! Yay!

        Reply
  16. Linda Southworth says

    12/12/2012 at 3:37 pm

    What delectable looking cookies! I love cherry. Ok, I am going to have to make these but find out what sanding sugar is first! Thanks Diane!

    Reply
  17. Meg says

    12/12/2012 at 1:14 pm

    Wow, these reminded me of Christmases with my Grandmama. I could almost taste these just looking at them! She would always allow us to “help” though I’m sure four girls were NO help. But she always had patience in making her cookies. she made these with just the pecans and they are great that way too! I’d long since lost the recipe so this is a Christmas present for me!! Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays to all!

    Reply
    • Regina says

      12/12/2012 at 1:40 pm

      Thanks so much for making available a printable pdf of this recipe!

      Reply
  18. Mandy says

    12/12/2012 at 12:58 pm

    Gonna have to try these Diane! They look delicious and so pretty.

    Reply
  19. Judy says

    12/12/2012 at 11:36 am

    Would love to win the cookie cutters-I have quite a collection and would love this addition! The Peacan Cherry Dunkers look delish!

    Reply
  20. Cheryl Brindle says

    12/12/2012 at 11:03 am

    Yum yum! Be sure to share the fun with a photo of the cookie party yet to come! Can’t wait.

    Reply
  21. Jessvii says

    12/12/2012 at 9:32 am

    I’d love to have the cookie cutters. They would also make fun Christmas ornaments – just add ribbon :). Please enter me for a chance to win.

    Reply
  22. Lisa says

    12/12/2012 at 8:18 am

    Okay,these cookies look irresistable! I may need to buy another gallon of milk:)

    Reply
  23. Patti says

    12/12/2012 at 8:18 am

    We like the flavors of cherries and pecans. I will make a batch or two soon. Thanks for the give a way. I hope I win!

    Reply
  24. Carolyn says

    12/12/2012 at 8:03 am

    I liked Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms on Facebook. Love the cookie cutters, too!

    Reply
  25. Carolyn says

    12/12/2012 at 7:59 am

    Cherries and pecans!!! A winning combination in my book!

    Reply
  26. Anita says

    12/12/2012 at 7:12 am

    These cookies look wonderful. I’m going to make them. One question, What is sanding sugar?

    Reply
  27. [email protected] Decor says

    12/12/2012 at 6:49 am

    These look very dunk able! I love cut out cookies, they are my family’s favorite!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  28. Delight Ellis says

    12/12/2012 at 6:20 am

    Your cookies look delicious! I love cookie cutters. I have a small collection that I’ve gathered over the years. Sanding sugar? Gotta google that.

    Reply
  29. Debby says

    12/12/2012 at 5:33 am

    I use cookie cutters a lot during holidays. Making sugar cookies with them at Christmas is one of our family traditions. These for Fall are adorable… I’d love to have them.

    Reply
  30. Athena at Minerva's Garden says

    12/12/2012 at 3:58 am

    Your cookie recipe looks delish and I love the cookie cutters–so cute! Thank you for offering this giveaway.

    Reply
    • Diane Henkler says

      12/20/2012 at 10:34 pm

      Hi Athena – Congratualations! You won a set of the fall cookie cutters that I was giving away. If you send me your mailing address, I will make sure they get sent to you. Happy Holidays

      Reply
      • Athena at Minerva's Garden says

        12/21/2012 at 11:52 pm

        Thank you so much, Diane! I sent you my address!

        Reply
  31. Sylvia says

    12/12/2012 at 2:27 am

    I just spent hours looking at cookie recipes online and then checked my email…there was the perfect recipe. Thanks so much for sharing. They look marvelous. I’ll make them tomorrow and make lots of folks very happy.
    MERRY CHRISTMAS!

    Reply
  32. Karen Acciani says

    12/12/2012 at 1:21 am

    Your Secret’s out! I know what cookie you are bringing! You are right about my cookie exchange….the cookies are great but it is the company that is the best! See you soon.

    Reply
  33. Euna Sansoucie Ridenour says

    12/12/2012 at 12:31 am

    My grandson, Casey, would love to bake cookies with his Gahmee! Thanks for the giveaway! Please count me in. In everything, give thanks, GrandmaSoucie

    Reply
  34. Marilyn says

    12/12/2012 at 12:16 am

    These cookies look yummy–and definitely something I’d like to try. (I, too, need to look up “sanding sugar.”)

    And I love the pretty Fall cookie cutters.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  35. Sunny C says

    12/11/2012 at 11:12 pm

    Thank-You so much for a chance to win these Lovely Cookie Cutters!! I Love Old looking Cookie Cutters, and these would look so nice with some of my Antique styled ones!!!!
    The Cookie Recipe which you posted looks so Yummy. I am going to save it and try these Cookies when I make my Massive Batches of Cookies in time for Christmas.
    Happy Holidays, Everyone!!!! :-)

    Reply
  36. Glenda says

    12/11/2012 at 6:14 pm

    I love anything that you can roll into a log and bake as needed — but these look extra special because of the cherries and the sandy texture. Yum! Of course, there’s a time for cookie cutters too! Thanks for sharing…

    Reply
  37. Erika says

    12/11/2012 at 5:47 pm

    Yum! The cookies sound delicious. I, too, am a HUGE fan of Ina Garten.
    Given those beautiful photographs of your cookies, I would never guess that you did not like to cook! Such pretty pictures :)
    I am excited to begin my holiday baking this weekend.

    Reply
  38. shari wiles says

    12/11/2012 at 5:07 pm

    my husband will love these as he dearly craves cherry and pecans. will try soon and see if the hit the spot!

    Reply
  39. Kathi says

    12/11/2012 at 3:12 pm

    Yes, I love cookie cutters. I have many of my mother’s.

    Reply
  40. Vicki says

    12/11/2012 at 12:52 pm

    Those look amazing – so simple, and what gorgeous colors! Something refreshing after all the traditional cookies. I will definitely try after I google “Sanding Sugar” ;-) Thanks!

    Reply
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