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["In bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla.", "Then add flour and salt; stir until blended.", "Stir in cherries and walnuts.", "Divide dough into thirds; shape each into 10"" (25 cm) long log.", "Wrap and chill until firm, at least 3 hours.", "Cut logs into 1/8th"" or 3 mm thick rounds and place about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, on parchment lined baking sheets.", "Bake in top and bottom thirds of 325 deg F oven, rotating and switching pans halfway through, just until edges begin to colour, 8-10 minutes.", "These cookies brown even faster than shortbreads, so keep a close eye on them! I start checking early, and they're usually done around the 8 minute mark.", "Let cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack and let cool completely before storing. Store layered with waxed paper in airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to one month.", "Makes about 12 dozen cookies (less, of course, if you cut them a little thicker).", "These are really delicious cookies, well worth the time it takes to make them!", "Hint: If you want to use red and green cherries do not mix the cherries in same batch, they look better if made separately!", "Note: chill time of 3 hours is not included in prep time."]
