1/2 c. soft butter
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/3 c. chopped maraschino cherries

Cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth. Blend in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in walnuts and cherries. Shape the dough into a roll about 14" long. Wrap in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. With sharp knife, cut dough into 1/4" slices and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes or until just golden brown. Remove while warm from the cookie sheets. Cool on a rack. Store in air tight container. Yield: 4 1/2 dozen cookies.