Just like little fruitcakes! I soaked my fruit in the bourbon overnight. Easy recipe to put together and great way to use extra fruit from making my fruitcakes.
YIELD
72 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
10 minREADY
30 minIngredients
Directions
Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and add vanilla.
Dissolve soda in buttermilk.
Combine 1 cup flour and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and bourbon.
Beat well after each addition.
Coat fruit with ½ cup flour; stir fruit and nuts into batter.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets and bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 10 to 15 min.
Makes 6 dozen cookies.
Comments
I could taste these as soon as I saw their picture in the recipe - my gramma was makin’ ‘em for me over 60 years ago! Whatta find! THANK YOU