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Christmas Cookies

• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
• 1 cup chopped toasted blanched almonds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar and syrup, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg; blend well. Stir in fruit, almonds, and vanilla.

Sift together flour, soda, salt, and spices in a medium mixing bowl; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Shape dough into 2 rolls, 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper; chill.

Remove waxed paper, and cut rolls into 1/4 inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: about 5 dozen.

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