Icebox Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In bowl, cream butter with sugar until light; then add vanilla and egg, mixing well.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir this mixture into the butter mixture.
3. 3
   Stir in cherries and nuts.
4. 4
   Shape into a 2-inch diameter roll; wrap with plastic wrap or wax paper and chill thoroughly, overnight if you wish.
5. 5
   When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400F degrees.
6. 6
   Cut chilled cookie dough into 1/4-inch slices and place on a lightly-greased cookie sheet, leaving a little bit of room between each cookie.
7. 7
   Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until almost firm.
8. 8
   Remove to a rack to cool.