1 1/4 c. butter, soft
1 egg yolk
1/2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. finely chopped candied fruit
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter, egg yolk and sugar together until light. Sift flour, measure and sift again with the salt into the bowl, mixing until crumbly. With the hands, knead the mixture in the bowl until the warmth of hands turns it into a dough.

Mix in finely chopped candied fruit (I use fruitcake mix) and vanilla. Shape dough into 4 logs about 1 1/4 inch in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate. When chilled, cut into 1/4 inch slices and bake on lightly greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. May be chilled overnight.