Fruit Cookies Recipe

Name: Fruit Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. dark brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 c. buttermilk; 1 3/4 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1/2 c. pecans; 3/4 c. candied cherries; 1/2 c. candied pineapple; 3/4 c. white raisins; 1/2 c. coconut; 2 Tbsp. brandy flavoring

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. dark brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. buttermilk
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 c. pecans
3/4 c. candied cherries
1/2 c. candied pineapple
3/4 c. white raisins
1/2 c. coconut
2 Tbsp. brandy flavoring

1
Cream shortening and sugar, add egg and beat well.
2
Sift dry ingredients together, add dry ingredients and milk to mixture. Add 1/2 cup extra flour to the candied fruits, nuts, raisins and coconut.
3
Mix until fruit is well coated.
4
Pour the batter over the fruits.
5
Add brandy flavoring and mix well.
6
Drop 1 teaspoon of mixture on a cookie sheet for each cookie.
7
Bake at 300u00b0 for 12 minutes or until the cookies are a light golden brown.
8
For decoration, put 1/2 candied cherry on top of each cookie before baking.

976

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 1 c. dark brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 c. buttermilk, and more.

Yes, 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.

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