Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Christmas Fruit Cookies

Category: Cookies

Ingredients and Directions

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

2 each eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 tablespoon buttermilk

1 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup bourbon

1/2 pound white raisins

1/2 pound candied cherries

1/2 pound candied pineapple

1/2 cup flour

1 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and add vanilla. Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine 1 c. flour and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and bourbon. Beat well after each addition. Coat fruit with 1/2 c. flour; stir fruit and nuts into batter. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 min. Makes 6 dozen cookies.