Candied Fruit Slices(Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 c. powdered sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. candied cherries (red and green), cut in half

Preparation

Cream butter; gradually add powdered sugar and cream well. Blend in egg and vanilla.
Add flour and mix well.
Stir in chopped nuts and candied cherries.
Chill dough 1 hour.
Then, divide dough in thirds.
Shape into rolls about 12-inches long. Wrap in wax paper.
Chill at least 3 hours.
Cut in slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 13 minutes, approximately.