Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1-1/2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans
  • 3 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S White Chocolate, chopped, divided

Method

  • Heat oven to 325F.
  • Mix flour and baking powder.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Blend in eggs and vanilla.
  • Gradually add flour mixture, beating after each addition until well blended.
  • Stir in cherries, nuts and 1-1/2 cups chocolate.
  • Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on floured surface.
  • Cut into heart shapes with 3-inch cookie cutter, rerolling dough scraps.
  • Place cutouts, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 10 to 12 min.
  • or until lightly browned; turn.
  • Bake 10 to 12 min.
  • or until slightly dry and golden brown.
  • Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Melt remaining chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over cookies.
  • Let stand until chocolate is firm.