Recipe: Fruit and Nut Refrigerator Cookies (Robin Hood Flour recipe)

FRUIT AND NUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans)
1 cup chopped candied cherries or fruit

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to blend; set aside.

Cream butter, shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla thoroughly. Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture. Mix well. Add nuts and fruit. Chill 1/2 hour for easier handling, if desired.

Shape dough into 2 smooth rolls about 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and chill till firm.

Slice with sharp, thin knife into 1/4-inch thick slides. Place on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-12 minutes, or until golden.

Makes about 8 dozen cookies
Source: freeman, 1990's (Adapted from a Robin Hood Baking Festival, 75th Anniversary Edition Recipe Book)