CHERRY ICEBOX COOKIES

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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and cherries.
  • Shape into four 12 inch rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375F for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove the cookies to wire racks to cool.

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