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Delight your family and friends with these lovely cookies during the holidays or anytime!

Jeweled Cookies

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/3 cup butter

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple and/or cherries

2 tablespoon chopped blanched almonds

1. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg, mixing well; set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pineapple and almonds. Stir in candied fruit and almonds; add flour mixture and combine until just mixed.
3. Spread into a foil-lined 8 x 4 x 2-inch baking pan. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Invert dough onto a cutting surface; remove foil. Cut into 1/4-inch slices; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350*F (180*C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Recipe may be doubled.

Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.