Christmas Fruit Cookies

Name: Christmas Fruit Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 2 c. brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. salt; 4 1/2 c. flour; 1 tsp. soda; 1 1/2 c. pecans; 2 c. candied cherries (half red and half green, cut in pieces); 1 1/2 c. dates, cut in pieces; 1/2 c. buttermilk

Eats Now Editorial Team · 2347 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Christmas Fruit Cookies – a delicious recipe with shortening, brown sugar, eggs, salt, flour, soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. pecans
2 c. candied cherries (half red and half green, cut in pieces)
1 1/2 c. dates, cut in pieces
1/2 c. buttermilk

1
Mix sugar, butter and
2
eggs
3
thoroughly,
4
then
5
stir in buttermilk.
6
Sift dry ingredients
7
together and add to creamed mixture.
8
Stir in fruit and nuts.
9
Chill
10
at
11
least
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1 hour or overnight.
13
Drop with teaspoon about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
14
Bake 8 to 10 minutes in 375u00b0 oven.

2347

kcal

Calories

Fat

336

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. shortening, 2 c. brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Christmas Fruit Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
2347 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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