Fruitcake Cookies II Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 48

Yield: 8 dozen

Fruitcake Cookies II Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup shortening

2 cups packed brown sugar

2 eggs

⅔ cup milk

1 cup chopped pecans

2 cups dates

pitted and chopped

1 cup candied cherries

quartered

1 cup candied mixed citrus peel

½ cup red and green candied cherries

halved

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Sift the flour measure and sift it again with the baking soda and salt.

Step 2

Cream the shortening add the sugar and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the milk and flour mixture mixing well. Stir in the nuts dates cherries and candied peel. Cover and chill dough for several hours.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4

Drop chilled dough by teaspoons 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Top each cookie with a half of a candied cherry. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Fruitcake Cookies II Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 177.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.8g 4%

Carbohydrates: 29.3g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 15.7g

Fat: 6.3g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 7%

Cholesterol: 8mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 23.7IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 22mcg 6%

Calcium: 18.2mg 2%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 9.4mg 3%

Potassium: 82.4mg 2%

Sodium: 85.2mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 56.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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