Fruit Cake Cookies

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 c. sour milk or buttermilk
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 2 c. chopped dates
  • 1 c. candied cherries, chopped
  • 1 c. candied mixed fruits and peels

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour with soda and salt.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening; add sugar gradually.
  3. 3
    Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
  4. 4
    Add flour and sour milk or buttermilk alternately.
  5. 5
    Add nuts and fruits; mix well.
  6. 6
    Chill dough for several hours.
  7. 7
    Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
  8. 8
    Bake in moderate oven at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.
  9. 9
    Makes 12 dozen cookies.

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