Fruitcake Cookies II

Name: Fruitcake Cookies II
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shortening; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 0.66666698455811 cup milk; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped; 1 cup candied cherries, quartered; 1 cup candied mixed citrus peel; 0.5 cup red and green candied cherries, halved

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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.

Recipe by Jeri Mortinson

Updated on July 14, 2022

2

Servings:

48

Yield:

8 dozen

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
⅔ cup milk
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup candied cherries, quartered
1 cup candied mixed citrus peel
½ cup red and green candied cherries, halved

Directions

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 (per serving)

177	Calories
6g	Fat
29g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 177
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 85mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 18mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 82mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.