Nana's Freezer Fruitcake Cookies
By: mcglinch
Published: Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 2:16pm

Ingredients




1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup candied cherry
3/4 cup candied pineapple
3/4 cup raisins (coarsely chopped)
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts

Preparation

1 Stir together flour and cream of tartar. 2 In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. 3 Beat in egg. 4 Gradually add flour and cream of tartar mix, beating just until mixed. 5 Stir in candied cherries and pineapple, chopped raisins, nuts. 6 Divide dough in half. 7 Roll each half into a log about 2 inches in diameter. 8 Wrap in waxed paper. 9 Freeze til firm. 10 To bake, slice cookie rolls in 1/4 inch thick slices with sharp knife. 11 Place on greased baking sheet. 12 Bake at 375 for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly browned on edges. 13 Cool on rack.