Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Name: Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. raisins; 1 c. water; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. shortening; 1 c. white sugar; 1 c. brown sugar; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 eggs; 1 c. nuts; 4 c. flour; pinch of cloves; pinch of allspice; 1 lb. dates, diced; 1 lb. candied cherries and pineapple

Servings: persons

2 c. raisins
1 c. water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. nuts
4 c. flour
pinch of cloves
pinch of allspice
1 lb. dates, diced
1 lb. candied cherries and pineapple

1
Boil raisins and water for 5 minutes.
2
Add the soda; stir. Do not drain off water, as that is your liquid.
3
Let cool.
4
Cream shortening.
5
Beat in eggs.
6
Add 1 cup flour with baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg, then add remaining 3 cups flour, vanilla and nuts.
7
To the dough, add a pinch of cloves and a pinch of allspice.
8
Add the dates, candied cherries and pineapple.
9
Mix fruit with another 1/2 cup flour; mix well.
10
Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
11
Bake in a 275u00b0 oven for 25 minutes. Makes 10 dozen.

1471

kcal

Calories

Fat

319

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. raisins, 1 c. water, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 c. shortening, and more.

Yes, Fruitcake 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.

Fruitcake Cookies

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