B. C. Candied Fruit Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup margarine
• 1 cup icing sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit, chopped
• 1 cup candied cherry

Directions

1. 1

   Mix butter, sugar and egg; stir in remaining ingredients.

2. 2

   Divide dough in half; shape each half into roll 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

3. 3

   Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours, (Can be frozen at this point if desired).

4. 4

   Heat oven to 375°F.

5. 5

   Cut rolls into 1/8 inch slices; place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake about 8 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove immediately from baking sheet.