Jeweled cookies

 
                              Jeweled Cookies
 
 Recipe By     : TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cookies                          Holiday
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1      pound         butter (no substitutes) -- softened
    2 1/2  cups          sugar
    3                    eggs
    5      cups          all-purpose flour
    1      teaspoon      baking soda
    1 1/2  cups          raisins
    1      cup           walnuts -- coarsely chopped
      1/2  cup           each: red and green candied cherries
      1/2  cup           candied pineapple -- chopped
 
 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" rolls; wrap in waxed paper or foil. Freeze at least 2 hours.
 Cut into 1/4" slices; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees
for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 12-14
dozen.
 
 
 
 
 
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