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Jeweled Cookies

1 pound butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup each chopped red and green candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well
after each. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture. Stir in
raisins, nuts, cherries and pineapple; mix well. Shape into 2-in. rolls; wrap in
waxed paper or foil. Freeze at least 2 hours. Cut into 1/4-in. slices; place
on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly
browned. Cool on wire racks.

Yield: 12-14 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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