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Combine 3/4 cup sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
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Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed, scraping bowl often, 2 to 3 minutes, or until thick and pale yellow in color.
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Add oil, orange juice, orange peel and vanilla; beat 1 to 2 minutes, or until well mixed.
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Combine flour, walnuts, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture.
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Mix on low speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until well mixed.
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Stir in cherries by hand.
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Turn dough onto lightly floured surface (dough will be soft and sticky).
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Lightly sprinkle with additional flour; knead flour into dough.
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With floured hands, shape into 2 (8x2-inch) logs.
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Place 3 to 4 inches apart on a greased baking sheet; flatten tops slightly.
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Combine egg white and water; brush on logs.
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Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
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Bake in a preheated 350u00b0F oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until light brown and firm to the touch.
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Let cool on baking sheet 15 minutes.
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Reduce oven temperature to 300u00b0F.
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Cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch slices with a serrated knife; arrange slices, cut-side down, on baking sheet.
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Bake 8 to 10 minutes; turn slices.
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Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Remove to wire rack; let cool completely.
