Chef Nell's Exquisite Fruitcake Cookies

A delightful and flavorful treat, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

½	cup Crisco, solid vegetable shortening
1	cup brown sugar
1	egg
¼	cup milk
2	sifted flour
½	teaspoon baking powder
½	teaspoon salt
½	teaspoon baking soda
1	cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1	cup chopped dates
½	cup candied red cherries
½	cup green glazed cherries

Instructions

• 1. In a mixing bowl, cream together Crisco and brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Stir in an egg, add milk, and blend the mixture well.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda, then stir into the batter.
  4. Add chopped pecans or walnuts, chopped dates, and cut cherries, stirring gently to distribute evenly.
  5. Chill the dough for 1 hour to enhance the flavors.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking.
  7. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, topping each with half a cherry or walnut/pecan half.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are lightly browned.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Jul 20, 2024