Christmas Fruit Cookies

Enjoy the holidays with this cookie that contains candied fruit and a hint of whiskey.

30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

52 calories per serving view nutrition facts

72 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	cup	vegetable shortening
1/2	cup	brown sugar	firmly packed
2	large	eggs
1/2	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/2	teaspoon	baking soda
1 1/2	tablespoon	buttermilk
1	cup	flour, all-purpose
1/4	teaspoon	allspice
1/4	teaspoon	nutmeg
1/4	teaspoon	cinnamon
1/4	cup	bourbon whiskey
1/2	pound	golden raisins
1/2	pound	candied cherries
1/2	pound	candied pineapple
1/2	cup	flour, all-purpose
1 1/2	cup	pecans	chopped

Directions

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 degrees for 10-15 min.

Makes 6 dozen cookies.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 16g

Amount per Serving

Calories 52 32% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 10mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	2%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 1.0g	2%