Miniature Christmas Fruit Cakes

Name: Miniature Christmas Fruit Cakes
Ingredients: 1/2 c. molasses; 1/4 c. water; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 (15 oz.) box raisins; 1 lb. candied fruit, chopped; 1/2 c. margarine; 2/3 c. sugar; 3 eggs; 1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. allspice; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 1/4 c. milk; 1 c. chopped nuts

16 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. molasses
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (15 oz.) box raisins
1 lb. candied fruit, chopped
1/2 c. margarine
2/3 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 c. milk
1 c. chopped nuts

Directions

1

In a saucepan, combine molasses, water and vanilla; Add raisins and bring to a boil.
2

Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3

Remove from heat and stir in fruit; cool.
4

Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, cream margarine and sugar.
5

Add the eggs and beat well.
6

Stir together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
7

Stir in fruit mixture.
8

Mix well.
9

Fold in nuts.
10

Spoon into paper lined muffin cups, filling almost to
11

the top.
12

Bake at 325° for 20 to 25 minutes.