Ruby'S Fruitcake Cookies Recipe

Name: Ruby'S Fruitcake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup light brown sugar (packed); 1 cup butter; 4 eggs; 3 teaspoons milk; 1/4 cup Bourbon (not optional); 2 lbs candied fruit (cherries); 1/2 lb raisins; 1/2 lb dates; 1/2 lb pecans; 3 cups plain flour; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: persons

1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 cup butter
4 eggs
3 teaspoons milk
1/4 cup Bourbon (not optional)
2 lbs candied fruit (cherries)
1/2 lb raisins
1/2 lb dates
1/2 lb pecans
3 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves

1
(This is the labor intensive part, but gives the best result). Cut into small pieces (quartered or smaller but still distinct pieces) the candied fruit and dates; and chop the pecans.
2
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
3
In a separate bowl, combine flour and spices.
4
In a very large mixing bowl, cream butter& sugar.
5
Add eggs one at a time.
6
Add milk and Bourbon.
7
Add the flour and spices mixture.
8
Fold in fruit& nuts.
9
(Messy, but this is easier done by hand).
10
Drop by approximately 1 Tsp amounts onto a cookie sheet.
11
They don't spread very much, so can be placed closely together.
12
I can usually get about 30 on one cookie sheet.
13
Bake each batch for 20-30 minutes.
14
They should be slightly browned, firm but not hard.
15
Be careful not to over bake.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup light brown sugar (packed), 1 cup butter, 4 eggs, 3 teaspoons milk, and more.

Yes, Ruby'S 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.

Ruby'S Fruitcake Cookies

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