Jeweled Cookies

Jeweled Cookies

Recipe By : TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996

1 Preparation Time :

Categories : Cookies Holiday

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 pound butter (no substitutes) -- softened

2 1/2 cups sugar

3 eggs

5 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 cups raisins

1 cup walnuts -- coarsely chopped

1/2 cup each: red and green candied cherries

1/2 cup candied pineapple -- chopped

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a

time, beating well after each. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed

2 rolls; wrap in waxed paper or foil. Freeze at least

2 hours.

1/4 slices; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at

350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Yield:

12-14 dozen. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -