Fruit Cake Cookies

Name: Fruit Cake Cookies
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 eggs; 3 c. flour; 1 tsp. soda dissolved in 2 tsp. hot water; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 2 lb. pecans; 1 lb. dates; 1/2 lb. green pineapple; 1/2 lb. white pineapple; 1 lb. red cherries; 1/2 lb. green cherries

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. flour
1 tsp. soda dissolved in 2 tsp. hot water
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 lb. pecans
1 lb. dates
1/2 lb. green pineapple
1/2 lb. white pineapple
1 lb. red cherries
1/2 lb. green cherries

Directions

1

After chopping, mix nuts and fruits together with a little flour to separate lumps and make easy to handle.
2

Cream shortening and sugar.
3

Add eggs and beat well, then add flour, sifted with spices alternately with water and soda mixture.
4

If desired, add 3 tablespoons of sherry to soda mixture.
5

Combine batter and fruit mixture in large pan using hands to mix.
6

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto well-greased cookie sheet.
7

Bake at 275° for 20 to 30 minutes or until medium brown in color.