CHERRY CHRISTMAS SLICES

1 C butter, softened

1 C icing sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

2-1/4 C flour

2 C red and green candied cherries, halved

1 C pecan halves

Cream the butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Add flour; mix well.

Stir in cherries and pecans.

Chill for 1 hour. Shape dough into three 10-in. rolls; wrap in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. The dough can be frozen up to 2 months

To bake, cut frozen rolls into 1/8-in. slices.

Place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 325°F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Recipe submitted by: Carol-Ann Finlan, Bristol, QC