1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
4 hard cooked egg yolks, cut up
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. diced mixed candied fruits and peels

In a medium bowl stir together flour and nutmeg; set aside. In a large mixer bowl beat butter with an electric mixer no medium to high speed until softened. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in egg yolks, lemon juice, and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture and fruit. Shape into an 11 inch long log, 2 inches in diameter.

Wrap in clear plastic wrap and chill for 4 hours or overnight. Unwrap. Cut into 1/8 inch thick slices, wiping and wetting knife between cuts. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 325 degree oven about 10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove and cool on a wire rack. Makes about 48 cookies.