FRUIT CAKE COOKIES

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My mother use to make these cookies and it is a real keeper. This is one of the few recipes that I have written in my mothers handwriting and because of this I really treasure it. These are wonderful and my hubby refuses to give even one away (only kidding). I know some folks don't like fruitcakes but I have found very few who...

Provided by Linda Baugh

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c butter or margarine, room temperature
4 eggs, separated
1/3 c wine or milk (i use milk)
3 tsp baking soda dissolved in tablespoon of milk
1 lb dates, chopped
1 lb candied cherries, chopped
1 lb candied pineapple,chopped
1 1/2 lb golden raisins
6 c nuts (i use pecans)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
3 c sifted flour

Steps:

  • 1. Cream sugar and butter
  • 2. Add wine(or milk), add soda in milk, mix in egg yolks, add flour and spices.
  • 3. Fold in chopped fruits and chopped nuts. Set aside.
  • 4. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into first mixture.
  • 5. Heat oven to 275 degrees. Drop cookies by teaspoons. Bake about 20 minutes or until they begin to get golden brown around edges. Cool 5 to 10 min. on pan and then remove to wire racks to finish cooling. Hope you enjoy them.

MrDefault 158
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These cookies are the perfect way to end a holiday meal.


Noah Catala
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are a new holiday tradition in my family.


Johnny Walters
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These cookies are so easy to make, they're perfect for a last-minute holiday treat.


MD IBRAHIM LEU
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I love the festive colors of these cookies. They're perfect for the holidays.


Selim Reza
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover fruitcake. They're also a great way to impress your friends and family.


Mehwish Jee
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I've never been a big fan of fruitcake, but these cookies have changed my mind. They're so delicious!


md. rashel
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These cookies are so moist and flavorful. I can't stop eating them!


Kabite Esther
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits.


Jessikah Parkin
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the addition of the chopped walnuts.


Jessica Atkins
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're a great change from the traditional chocolate chip cookie.


Mr Potato
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Samuel Kujem
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover fruitcake.


Miles Lee
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're so addictive!


Mahroshy Rajpoot
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're full of flavor and so easy to make.


siren
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


Steve Prime
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These cookies are so delicious and festive. I love the combination of fruits and spices.


sales. constructa1
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I've never made fruit cake cookies before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out perfect!


Aporna Ghosh
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These fruit cake cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.