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 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground mace; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 2 cups dark brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 cups candied fruit

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground mace
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups dark brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups candied fruit

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.
3
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and brown sugar.
4
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
5
Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
6
Fold in the candied fruit.
7
Drop mounds of dough from a small scoop or teaspoon 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly brown on edges.
9
Transfer to wire racks to cool.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground mace, 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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