Fruit Cookies Recipe

Name: Fruit Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 lb. dates; 1/2 lb. candied cherries; 1/2 lb. candied pineapple; 5 c. chopped pecans; 1/2 c. butter; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 3 c. plain flour; 3 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. vanilla; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1/2 c. whiskey

Servings: persons

2 lb. dates
1/2 lb. candied cherries
1/2 lb. candied pineapple
5 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 c. plain flour
3 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 c. whiskey

1
Beat softened butter and sugar together.
2
Add eggs and beat. Mix all dry ingredients (flour and seasonings).
3
Alternate adding dry ingredients and whiskey to the butter, sugar and egg mixture. Mix well.
4
Add vanilla.
5
Add candies, dates and pecans.
6
Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet.
7
Bake at 300u00b0 for approximately 20 minutes.
8
Store in airtight container for moist cookies.
9
Add a piece of apple to container for even softer cookies.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. dates, 1/2 lb. candied cherries, 1/2 lb. candied pineapple, 5 c. chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, Fruit 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.

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