Christmas Freezer Cookies

Submitted by Recipe Junkie

"This is a recipe given to us by a friend a few years ago. These cookies are very tasty, moist and chewy."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 48

ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups self rising flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (16 ounce) box brown sugar
• 8 ounces candied cherries, cut into small pieces
• 8 ounces candied pineapple, cut into small pieces

directions

1. Mix 1/2 c of the flour with fruit pieces and walnuts. Set aside.
2. Combine all ingredients into a large bowl.
3. Mix thoroughly, using hands to mix and dust dough with flour to keep dough from getting too sticky.
4. Knead in fruit mixture.
5. Shape into logs and roll in waxed paper.
6. Freeze overnight and slice into 1/4" cookies.
7. Bake 8-10 minutes - do not overbake!
8. Dust with sugar while still warm.