Cherry Ice Box Cookies

Cherry Ice Box Cookies

3/4 c. butter or oleo
1/2 c. sugar, white
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. candied cherries, chopped
1 c. walnuts, chopped
2 3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon

Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar together until fluffy; add eggs and beat well. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon together and stir into creamed mixture. Add cherries and nuts. Shape into rolls, 1/2-inch in diameter; wrap in foil and store over night in refrigerator. Take out and slice 1/4-inch thick. Place on greased cookie sheet about 1-inch apart. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until brown.