2 c. butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream butter in a large bowl. Add sugars gradually and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Sift dry ingredients together; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide dough into 5 portions. Add one of the following to each portion.

1. 1 1/2 cup flaked coconut

2. 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

3. 1 square (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate, melted

4. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1 teaspoon cinnamon

5. 1/2 cup chopped candied cherries

Chill dough only 30 minutes. Shape dough into 5 rolls 1 3/4 inches diameter each; wrap and freeze.