Holiday Fruit Cookies Recipe

Holiday Fruit Cookies...as the name suggests, is a delicious cookie filled with the goodness of fruits!! Made with dates, pecans and candied cherries, these cookies are thoroughly enjoyed by the kids. Best enjoyed with a warm glass of milk, these cookies are an absolute treat to the palate!
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Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
DishSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Shortening1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Brown sugar2 Cup (16 tbs), firmly packed
 Eggs2 Small
 Sour milk1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Flour3 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sifted
 Soda1 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Pecans1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), broken
 Cherry2 Cup (16 tbs), candied
 Dates2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2) Preheat the oven at 400°F.

MAKING
3) In a bowl, combine and cream the shortening and sugar till light and fluffy.
4) Add in the eggs and milk and beat well.
5) Sift together the flour, soda, and salt.
6) Add into the creamed mix and blend well.
7) Add in the remaining ingredients.
8) Scoop and drop from a teaspoon onto the baking sheet.
9) Place in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

SERVING
10) Serve with warm milk.
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