Cherry-Nut Slices - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. margarine, softened
1 c. powdered sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 c. pecan halves
2 c. candied cherries, halved

Preparation

Cream the butter and sugar.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Add flour slowly, mixing well. Stir in nuts and cherries.
Chill. Divide dough into 3 parts.
Shape into rolls 10-inches long. Wrap in wax paper sprinkled with powdered sugar. Chill 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 1/8-inch slices.
Place on ungreased sheet 1-inch apart.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are slightly brown.
Do not overbake.