Fruitcake Cookies - "Jewels" Recipe

Name: Fruitcake Cookies - "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 pecans; 2 c. chopped candied fruit; 2 c. raisins

Servings: persons

1
Use red or green candied cherry halves or pecan halves for top of cookie.
2
Combine salt with soda and flour; set aside.
3
Cream shortening, sugar and eggs until fluffy.
4
Add buttermilk and flour alternately.
5
Add nuts, fruit and raisins.
6
Chill dough for several hours.
7
Drop by teaspoon 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
8
Top each cookie with fruit or pecan.
9
Bake in preheated oven at 375u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
10
Yields 6 to 8 dozen.

2103

kcal

Calories

Fat

309

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

Yes, Fruitcake Cookies - "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 Cookies - "Jewels"

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