FRUITCAKE COOKIES II
This is one of the recipes that my mom gave that I am putting in our family cookbook. For a slightly more tender cookie use buttermilk in place of the milk.
Provided by Jeri Mortinson
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Date
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sift the flour, measure and sift it again with the baking soda and salt.
- Cream the shortening add the sugar and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the milk and flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in the nuts, dates, cherries and candied peel. Cover and chill dough for several hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Drop chilled dough by teaspoons, 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased baking sheets. Top each cookie with a half of a candied cherry. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 85.2 mg, Sugar 15.7 g
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Ahmed Jan
[email protected]These cookies are so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.
Eugenio Garcia
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them!
Teri Humphrey
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
NAVEEN BARUWAL
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any kind of dried fruit I have on hand.
nt Nur
[email protected]I made these cookies for my friends and they loved them! They're so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.
Adonai Montoya
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of dried fruit and nuts. They're perfect for a holiday party or a special occasion.
Kagiso Katlego
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
david marley
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them!
Tinkamanyire David
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.
Evans Veyenle
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any kind of dried fruit I have on hand.
Zandile Sifundza
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so delicious and festive, and they're perfect for a holiday party.
Marydith Moreno
[email protected]These fruitcake cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again next year.