Candied cherries add colorful pizzazz to classic cherry icebox cookies.
Ingredients
1cup(8 oz.
Whisk together flour and salt in a medium bowl.
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Add cherries, and beat on low speed just until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.
Divide dough evenly into 2 portions on a lightly floured surface.
Chill in freezer at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 375F.
Place red and green sanding sugar in 2 separate large shallow dishes.
Unwrap 1 dough log; let stand at room temperature until slightly softened, about 20 minutes.
Roll jump in red sanding sugar, pressing as needed to adhere.
Cut log crosswise into 3/8-inch-thick slices.
Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets at least 1 1/2 inches apart.
Meanwhile, repeat process in Steps 5 and 6 with remaining dough log and green sanding sugar.
