Fruit Cookies

11 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 c. sifted flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. nutmeats, chopped
  • 1/2 c. chopped dates

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and sugar.
  2. 2
    Add milk and flour sifted with soda, baking powder and spices.
  3. 3
    Add dates and nuts.
  4. 4
    Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet in 375° oven.
  5. 5
    At Christmas, decorate with candied cherry and colored sugar before baking.

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