Fruitcake Cookies Ii Recipe

Name: Fruitcake Cookies Ii
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shortening; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2/3 cup milk; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped; 1 cup candied cherries, quartered; 1 cup candied mixed citrus peel; 1/2 cup red and green candied cherries, halved

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup candied cherries, quartered
1 cup candied mixed citrus peel
1/2 cup red and green candied cherries, halved

1
Sift the flour, measure and sift it again with the baking soda and salt.
2
Cream the shortening add the sugar and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the milk and flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in the nuts, dates, cherries and candied peel. Cover and chill dough for several hours.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Drop chilled dough by teaspoons, 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased baking sheets. Top each cookie with a half of a candied cherry. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.

1140

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Fruitcake Cookies Ii 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 Ii

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