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Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
2 c brown sugar, packed tightly
2 eggs
2/3 c sour milk or buttermilk
1 c. pecans
2 c dates, cut to bite size
1 c cherries cut in quarters
2 4 oz containers of candied fruit peels
Directions:
Directions:
Sift flour; measure. Sift with soda and salt. Set aside. Cream shortening, sugar & eggs. Beat until light and fluffy. Add milk and flour mixture.
Add nuts,dates, cherries and candied fruit. Chill dough several hours. Drop by teaspoon full about 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes. 8-10 dozens 375º oven: Store in tightly sealed container.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This was my Mother's favorite Christmas cookie.
(Opal Trueblood)

 

 

 

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