Cherry Pecan Dreams

Cherry Pecan Dreams

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp grated orange peel
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups vanilla or white chips
1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and the sugars. Beat in the egg and the orange peel. Combine the flour, baking soda, and the salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Fold in the chips. Add the cherries and the pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 3 dozen