B. C. Candied Fruit Cookies

Shahana's Note:

From an old Betty Crocker Cookbook. Dough roll can be frozen, thaw before slicing. Time does not include refrigeration time.

• Total Time: 23 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 36

Yield: 6.0 dozen

• 1 cup margarine
• 1 cup icing sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• ½ cup pecans , chopped
• ½ cup mixed candied fruit , chopped
• 1 cup candied cherry

Directions:

1. Mix butter, sugar and egg; stir in remaining ingredients.
2. Divide dough in half; shape each half into roll 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
3. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours, (Can be frozen at this point if desired).
4. Heat oven to 375°F.
5. Cut rolls into 1/8 inch slices; place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
6. Bake about 8 minutes.
7. Remove immediately from baking sheet.