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Fruitcake cookies

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Ingredients/Components

sifted flour - 4 c
soda - 1 tsp
salt - 1 tsp
vegetable shortening - 1 c
brown sugar, firmly packed - 2 c
eggs - 2 item
sour milk or buttermilk - 2/3 c
chopped pecans - 1 c
candied cherries, cut in quarters - 1 c
dates, cut up - 2 c
cans 1 c - 2 oz
red or green candied cherries for top optional - 1 item

How to make fruitcake cookies:

Sift flour and measure. Sift again with soda and salt. Cream shortening. Add sugar and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy. Add sour milk and flour. Add nuts, cherries, dates and candied fruit. Chill dough for several hours. Drop by teaspoonfuls, about 2-inches apart, on lightly greased baking sheet. Top each cookie with half a candied cherry. Bake in moderate oven at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Drop cookies, Cookie and brownie.

Rating:

3.6

Average rating: 3.6, total votes: 9

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