Candied Fruit Slices

Ingredients

1 cup butter

1 cup sifted powdered sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 Ľ cups all purpose flour

1 cup chopped pecans

2 cups soft candied cherries (cut in halves)

Directions

Cream butter with powdered sugar. Blend in egg and vanilla. Add flour, mix well. Stir in pecans and cherries. Chill 1 hour.

Divide dough in thirds. Shape into rolls (like cylinders) 12 inches long. Wrap in waxed paper and chill at least 3 hours. Cut into 1/8th inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 13-15 minutes.