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Fruit and Nut Shortbread

The Best of Bridge
A colorful addition to your Christmas baking.
4.86 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 dozen

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 lb butter 250 g
  • 1 cup brown sugar 250 mL
  • 1 egg yolk 1
  • 2 cups flour 500 mL
  • 2/3 cup glacé cherries halved 150 mL
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped 125 mL

Instructions
 

  • Cream butter and sugar. Add yolk and flour. Cut in fruit and nuts. Shape dough into two rolls 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter and roll in waxed paper. Chill overnight. While still cold and waxed paper still on, take a sharp knife and cut thin slices (1⁄8 inch/3 mm). Set on greased cookie sheets, remove waxed paper and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. (Slightly brown edges).
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