Ingredients

• 3 cups chopped dried figs
• 0.67 cups raisins
• 0.67 cups candied cherries , chopped
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 pinch salt
• 2.5 cups chopped walnuts
• 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
• 0.5 cups super fine sugar
• 0.33 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2.67 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine fruits, honey, sherry, lemon juice, salt and walnuts. Cover and marinate overnight.
2. 2 Cream together with butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Add egg and mix well. Combine the flour, salt and cloves; gradually blend into the butter mixture. Blend in the fruit and nut mixture
3. 3 Lightly flour work surface and divide dough into 2 equal portions. Roll into logs and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Place dough in freezer for at least an hour.
4. 4 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut logs into thin rounds and place on cookie sheet spaced at least 1 inch apart.
5. 5 Bake 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

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