Mini Fruitcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, stir together flour and baking soda.
3. 3
   Add remaining ingredients except cherries.
4. 4
   Mix well.
5. 5
   Line 1 3/4-inch muffin cups with paper liners or grease lightly.
6. 6
   Spoon 1 level measuring tablespoon batter into each cup. Top each with cherry half.
7. 7
   Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool.
9. 9
   Store loosely covered at room temperature.
10. 10
    Makes about 7 dozen.