Fruit Cake Cookies

Name: Fruit Cake Cookies
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 c. buttermilk; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 c. flour; 1 c. dates; 1 c. pecans; 1 c. candied cherries, chopped

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Fruit Cake Cookies – a delicious recipe with shortening, brown sugar, egg, buttermilk, baking powder, soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1 c. dates
1 c. pecans
1 c. candied cherries, chopped

1
Mix all ingredients and chill 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
2
Drop about 1 teaspoon of mixture on lightly greased cookie sheet about 2-inches apart. Bake at 350u00b0 for about 8 minutes.
3
Let cook about 5 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.
4
Yields 3 to 4 dozen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 1 c. brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 c. buttermilk, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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