Cherry Rum Slices

Directions

1. 1
   Line 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with waxed paper.
2. 2
   Cream together butter and sugar until light fluffy.
3. 3
   Add vanilla and egg and beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Sift and add flour, baking powder and salt, mixing until well blended.
5. 5
   Remove 1/3 of dough and stir in cherries; set aside.
6. 6
   Stir rum flavoring and rasins into remaning dough.
7. 7
   Divide dough in half and spread half on bottom of ungreased prepared pan.
8. 8
   Cover with cherry layer and top with remaining dough.
9. 9
   Cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
10. 10
    Remove dough from pan and cut into thirds lengthwise.
11. 11
    Cut into 1/4-inch thick slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet 1-inch apart.
12. 12
    Bake at 350 for 4-6 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
13. 13
    Carefully remove from cookie sheet and cool on rack.