Dad's Ice Box Cookies

1 cup butter softened
1.25 cups sugar
1 egg
2-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cups red and green cherries or candied fruit

Cream butter and sugar, add egg and mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and candied fruit. Shape into four 8 inch rolls and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.

Unwrap and cut into 1/8-1/4 inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bte at 350 for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1-2 minutes