Ingredients

1/2 Cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 Cup flour
1/2 Cup cream-style cottage cheese
1 egg
2 Tablespoon milk
1/2 Teaspoon baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon vanilla
1/4 Teaspoon baking soda
1/2 Cup candied cherries, chopped
1/2 Cup candied pineapple, chopped
1/2 Cup nuts, chopped

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add half of the flour and mix well. Add sugar, cottage cheese, egg, milk, baking powder, vanilla and baking soda. Beat until well-mixed. Add remaining flour, fruits and nuts. Drop dough by rounded teaspoon on ungreased baking sheet, placing cookies 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for a minute, then cool completely on wire rack.