Cherry Icebox Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. oleo, softened
1 c. sugar
5 c. plain flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts
1 c. brown sugar, packed
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
4 oz. each red and green glazed cherries, chopped

Preparation

Cream oleo and sugars, adding eggs and mix well.
Add vanilla. Sift flour and soda, using 1 cup of the mixture to coat the fruit and nuts.
Add remaining flour to the sugar mixture and mix well. Chill dough so it will handle easily.
Then divide into 4 equal portions and shape into rolls.
Wrap in waxed paper and foil. Freeze until ready to bake.
Cut into thin slices and bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
If they are sliced too thick, they will not be crisp, but like a cake.