Fruit And Nut Refrigerator Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans
1 cup chopped candied cherries or 1 cup mixed candied fruit

Preparation

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
Cream shortening, butter or margarine and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly, I use my electric mixture usually on high power to really whip it up good.
Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture.
Mix well.
Add fruit and nuts.
Chill for at least 1/2 hour for easier handling.
Shape dough into smooth rolls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Wrap in waxed paper or clear wrap and chill overnight or until firm.
Slice with sharp knife in 1/4 inch slices.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0F for 8-10 minutes or until golden.