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Christmas Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups plain flour, sifted
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 cups finely chopped pecans
1 large container of candied fruit
Directions:
Directions:
Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, and beat well. Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in remaing ingedients. This batter is very stiif and I always mix with my hands. Crop dough by heaping teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375º for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
about 7 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This was originally a Southern Living recipe that Becky Birkla Albritton used for her piano recitals. I have modified it to my taste. It is the favorite cookie of my daughter, Melanie Joy, and a Christmas staple at our home. Makes a great gift!

 

 

 

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