Candied Fruit Slices

💖 recipe from Ann Pillsbury 💖

makes 7 dozen

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2¼ cups sifted AP flour
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 2 cups soft candied cherries, cut in halves

1. Cream butter and sugar.
2. Blend in egg and vanilla.
3. Add flour, mix well.
4. Stir in pecans and cherries. Chill 1 hour.
5. Divide dough in thirds. Shape in rolls 12" long. Wrap in waxed paper and chill at least 3 hours.
6. Cut into ⅛" slices and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes until delicately browned on the edges.