Fruit Cake Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Using a stand mixer (or handheld mixer), cream together butter, powdered sugar, and egg. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and cream of tartar until well-incorporated. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture slowly, blending after each addition until dough forms. Stir in remaining ingredients (candied cherries and pineapples and pecans).
2. 2
   Turn dough out onto waxed paper and divide into two equal parts. Roll each into a log, 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and freeze until firm, approximately 1 hour.
3. 3
   Place the oven rack in the middle position and preheat to 375 degrees F. Slice each log into 1/4 inch thickness. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until light brown. Cool on a wire rack until room temperature.