Fruitcake Cookies

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pineapple chopped
  • 8 ounces cherries red
  • 2 cups raisins, seedless golden
  • 4 cups pecans chopped
  • 3 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar firmly
  • 4 large eggs separated
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 5 ingredients; dredge with 1 cup flour, stirring well.
  2. 2
    Set aside.
  3. 3
    Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
  4. 4
    Add egg yolks, mixing well.
  5. 5
    Dissolve soda in milk; add to creamed mixture.
  6. 6
    Add brandy, spices, and remaining 2 1/2 cups flour, mixing well.
  7. 7
    Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff; fold into batter.
  8. 8
    Fold in fruit mixture.
  9. 9
    Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
  10. 10
    Bake at 325F (160C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

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