Cherry IceBox Cookies

By á-2972

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
• 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Details

Servings 72
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, cherry and lemon juices and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and cherries.
Shape into four 12-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 6 dozen.