Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, cherry and lemon juices, and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and cherries.
Shape into four 12-in. rolls; securely wrap each in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until the edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
