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Monday, December 23, 2013

FRUITCAKE COOKIES

*Christmas Collection*

1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
3-1/2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp salt

1 cup candied fruit mix
1 tsp soda
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 cups cut-up dates
1 cup cut-up candied cherries
1 cup chopped pecans

1. Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Sift flour, salt and soda; add to creamed mixture alternatively with buttermilk. Stir in dates, cherries, fruit mix and pecans.

2. Drop dough by spoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes YIELD: About 10 dozen mellow cookies.

(Source: Dorothy Dean & google+ photo)

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