Fruit Cake Cookies

Name: Fruit Cake Cookies
Ingredients: 2 lb. dates (can use 1 lb.); 1/2 lb. maraschino cherries (or candied); 1/2 lb. candied pineapple; 1 lb. or 2 c. pecans; 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 c. butter or margarine; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 eggs

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. dates (can use 1 lb.)
1/2 lb. maraschino cherries (or candied)
1/2 lb. candied pineapple
1 lb. or 2 c. pecans
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs

Directions

1

Cut fruit and nuts in large pieces.
2

Sift together flour, soda, salt and cinnamon.
3

Scatter half cup of dry ingredients over fruit and nuts.
4

Cream shortening; add sugar gradually, creaming until mixture is light and fluffy.
5

Beat in eggs.
6

To creamed mixture add fruit and nuts and remaining dry ingredients.
7

Mix well.
8

Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet.
9

Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
10

Remove from oven and cool slightly.
11

Makes 150. Will keep well for several weeks or may be frozen.