| Jeweled Cookies 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 mixture. Stir in raisins, nuts, cherries and pineapple; mix well. Shape into 2" rolls; wrap in waxed paper or foil. Freeze at least 2 hours. Cut into 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. |
