Holiday Fruitcake Cookies |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 108 |
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What says âChristmasâ more than fruitcake? Less sweet and dense than the actual cake, these goodies are sure to please your family and friends. âHannah LaRue Rider, East Point, Kentucky Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening |
1 cup sugar |
3 eggs |
1/3 cup orange juice |
1 tablespoon rum extract |
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1-1/2 cups chopped mixed candied fruit |
1 cup raisins |
1 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, orange juice and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the candied fruit, raisins and pecans.
2. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 9 dozen.
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