Fruit Cake Cookies

Name: Fruit Cake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 c. sour milk; 1 3/4 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. chopped pecans; 1 c. candied cherries; 1 c. cut up dates; 1/2 tsp. soda

Eats Now Editorial Team · 862 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Fruit Cake Cookies – a delicious recipe with shortening, brown sugar, egg, sour milk, flour, salt. 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. sour milk
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. candied cherries
1 c. cut up dates
1/2 tsp. soda

1
Mix thoroughly the shortening, brown sugar and egg.
2
Stir in sour milk.
3
Sift together the flour, soda and salt and stir in. Mix pecans, cherries and dates.
4
Chill.
5
Heat oven to 400u00b0 (moderately hot).
6
Drop dough about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
7
Top each cookie with pecan half or cherry. Makes 4 dozen.
8
Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
9
Chill before baking.

862

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

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: 1/2 c. shortening, 1 c. brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 c. sour milk, and more.

Yes, Fruit Cake 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
862 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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