Cherry Pecan Dreams

Cherry Pecan Dreams

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp orange peel, grated
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 salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Fold in the chips, cherries, and 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.
Makes 3 dozen