Fancy Cookies with Aged Cheddar and Fruit

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Aged Canadian Cheddar is the secret to these creamy fruit cookies.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Yield: 24

3/4 cup soft unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup shredded Aged Canadian Cheddar
1/4 cup your choice of chopped dried fruit (apricots, cranberries, raisins, etc.)
3 tablespoons your choice of chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, etc.), optional

Cream together butter and sugar. Gradually beat in egg, milk and vanilla. Beat in flour, cheese, fruit and nuts until smooth.
Shape dough into a roll, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut roll into slices 1/4 inch (0.5 cm) thick. Cover cookie sheet with parchment paper, place slices on cookie sheet and bake 8 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on a rack.
These cookies make great ice cream sandwiches and are wonderful with fresh fruit or sherbet.