JEWELED COOKIES

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Candied fruits give a stained-glass look to these cookies that taste like shortbread. -Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12-14 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup each chopped red and green candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins, nuts, cherries and pineapple; mix well. Shape into 2-in. rolls; wrap in waxed paper or foil. Freeze at least 2 hours. , Cut into 1/4-in. slices; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.