1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, finely chopped
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Preparation:
Place shortening, butter, vanilla, sugars, and egg in a bowl and beat. Add nuts and cherries; mix well. Sift together dry ingredients; mix about half of the sifted mixture into the batter. Add remaining sifted mixture; knead dough with hands until smooth. Pack firmly and shape into two 2 by 2-inch bars. Wrap bars in waxed paper. Chill until firm. Cut in 1/8-inch slices and place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 6 to 8 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.
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