Fruit Cake Cookies

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 c. buttermilk
  • 1 c. quartered cherries
  • 1 c. any kind candied fruits
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 2 c. chopped dates

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour, measure 4 cups, then sift again with baking soda and salt.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening.
  3. 3
    Add sugar and eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
  4. 4
    Add milk and flour.
  5. 5
    Add nuts and fruits. Chill dough for several hours.
  6. 6
    Drop by teaspoonful about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
  7. 7
    Top with 1/2 red or green cherry or pecan half.
  8. 8
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375°.
  9. 9
    Yields 8 dozen.

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