2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter, soft
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. chopped maraschino cherries, drained well
1 env. (1 oz.) unsweetened pre-melted chocolate, (3 tbsp. cocoa & 1 tbsp. butter)
1/3 c. finely chopped pistachio or almonds
3 drops food coloring

In large bowl, place all ingredients except cherries, chocolate, nuts and coloring. Blend at low until dough forms (2 to 3 minutes). Divide into 3 parts. Add cherries to one, chocolate to one and nuts and coloring to last.

Line a 9 x 5 inch pan with foil or wax paper. Place dough in pan in 3 layers. Cover and chill several hours or overnight. Remove, cut in half lengthwise, cut into 1/4 inch slices. Bake on ungreased sheet for 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees.