Grandma Z's Ribbon Cookies

Christmas wasn't Christmas without these yummy cookies sitting in my Grandma's cookie drawer.

2 c. butter or oleo

2 c. sugar

2 beaten eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

4 1/2 c. flour

2 1/2 tsp. baking powder

2/3 tsp. salt

1 c. candied cherries

2 sq. unsweetened chocolate

1/3 c. pecans

3 T. poppy seeds

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Divide dough into 3 parts. Add cherries to 1 part, chocolate and pecans to another, and poppy seeds to the third. Pat 1 part in large flat roll. Pat another part and place on the first one. Place third dough on second. Cover with waxed paper and refrigerate overnight. Cut in 1/8 inch slices and bake at 375° for 10 to 15 minutes.