George's Fruit Cookies Recipe

Name: George's Fruit Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (225 ml) shortening; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) white sugar; 3 eggs; 2 tbsp (30 ml) molasses; 1 cup (225 ml) chopped nuts; 1 (8 oz (224 grm).) can fruit cocktail, drained; 1 cup (225 ml) raisins; 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract; 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cloves; 1 tsp (5 ml) cinnamon; 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda dissolved in 3 tbsp (45 ml) hot water; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; 3-1/2 cups (825 ml) sifted all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1 cup (225 ml) shortening
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) white sugar
3 eggs
2 tbsp (30 ml) molasses
1 cup (225 ml) chopped nuts
1 (8 oz (224 grm).) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 cup (225 ml) raisins
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cloves
1 tsp (5 ml) cinnamon
1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda dissolved in 3 tbsp (45 ml) hot water
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
3-1/2 cups (825 ml) sifted all-purpose flour

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees (200 C.).
2
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and the sugar.
3
Beat the eggs and mix in.
4
Stir in molasses, chopped nuts, fruit cocktail, raisins and vanilla.
5
Mix in spices, baking soda and salt.
6
Sift the flour and stir in.
7
Mix until well blended.
8
Drop by tsp on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (225 ml) shortening, 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) white sugar, 3 eggs, 2 tbsp (30 ml) molasses, and more.

Yes, George's 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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