1 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. diced red candied cherries
1/3 c. semi sweet chocolate morsels, melted
1/4 c. chopped pecans
1/4 c. diced green candied cherries

Line bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan with aluminum foil; set aside.

Cream butter; gradually add sugar beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing until blended. Dough will be stiff. Divide dough into thirds.

Add red cherries to one third and press into prepared pan. Add chocolate and pecans to one third and press into pan over cherry layer. Add green cherries to remaining third and press into pan over chocolate layer. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.

Invert pan to remove dough. Cut dough in half lengthwise. Cut each section of dough crosswise into 1/8 inch slices. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Yield 4 1/2 dozen.