Christmas Fruit Cookiescookies, holiday 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar; firmly packed 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon soda 1 1/2 tablespoon buttermilk 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup bourbon 1/2 lb white raisins 1/2 lb candied cherries 1/2 lb candied pineapple 1/2 cup flour 1 1/2 cup pecans; chopped Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and add vanilla. Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine 1 c. flour and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and bourbon. Beat well after each addition. Coat fruit with 1/2 c. flour; stir fruit and nuts into batter. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets and bake at 350 deg. for 10-15 min. Makes 6 doz. cookies. |
