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!

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisineAmerican
CourseSnackMethodBaked
SpecialityHolidaysVegetarianLacto Ovo Vegetarian
Main IngredientDateInterest GroupParty

Ingredients

 
Shortening - 1 cup
 
Brown sugar -2 cups, firmly packed
 
Eggs - 2
 
Sour milk - 1/2 cup
 
Sifted flour - 3 1/2 cups
 
Soda - 1 teaspoon
 
Salt - 1 teaspoon
 
Broken pecans - 1 1/2 cups
 
Candied cherry halves - 2 cups
 
Dates - 2 cups, 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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