Fruitcake Slices

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I have not made these yet, but is on the menu for christmas 2007. borrowed from a book called santa's favorite cookies. the picture in the book looks absolutely divine!!

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Steps

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Beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth.

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Add powdered sugar.

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Beat until well blended.

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Add egg and vanilla.

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Beat until well blended.

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Combine candied fruit and walnuts in medium bowl.

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Stir 1 / 4 cup flour into fruit mixture.

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Add remaining 2 1 / 4 cups flour to butter mixture.

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Beat at low speed until blended.

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Stir in fruit mixture with spoon.

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Shape dough into 2 logs , each about 2 inches in diameter and 5 1 / 2 inches long.

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Spread coconut evenly on sheet of waxed paper.

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Roll logs in coconut , coating evenly.

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Wrap each log in plastic wrap.

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Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or overnight , or freeze up to 1 month.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Grease cookie sheets.

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Cut logs into 1 / 4 inch thick slices.

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Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.

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Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

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Transfer to wire racks to cool.

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Ingredients

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butter, powdered sugar, egg, vanilla extract, candied fruit, walnuts, flour, coconut