Candied Fruit Slices - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 c. pecan halves
2 c. candied cherries

Preparation

Cream butter.
Gradually add powdered sugar, creaming well. Blend in unbeaten egg and vanilla.
Add flour; mix well.
Stir in pecan halves and candied cherries; cut in halves.
Chill for 1 hour.
Divide dough into thirds.
Shape into rolls.
Wrap in wax paper; chill at least 3 hours.
For quick chilling, place in freezer for 1 hour.
Cut into 1/8-inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 13 to 15 minutes until delicately browned on edges.
Can use half red cherries and half green cherries.