Fruitcake Cookie "Jewels" Recipe

Name: Fruitcake Cookie "Jewels"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. soda; 1 c. shortening (Crisco); 2 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2/3 c. buttermilk; 1 c. chopped nuts; 2 lb. chopped candied fruits; 2 c. raisins; red or green candied cherry halves for top of cookies

Servings: persons

4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 c. shortening (Crisco)
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped nuts
2 lb. chopped candied fruits
2 c. raisins
red or green candied cherry halves for top of cookies

1
Combine flour, salt and soda.
2
Cream shortening; add sugar and eggs, beating until fluffy.
3
Add buttermilk alternately with flour mixture.
4
Add nuts, fruit and raisins.
5
Chill dough for several hours, then drop by teaspoons about 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
6
Top each cookie with a cherry half.
7
Bake at 375u00b0 (preheated) for 8 to 10 minutes.
8
Yields 6 to 8 dozen.

1688

kcal

Calories

Fat

301

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. soda, 1 c. shortening (Crisco), and more.

Yes, Fruitcake Cookie "Jewels" 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.

Fruitcake Cookie "Jewels"

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