Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 candied cherries
- 1/4 bourbon
- 1/2 pound candied pineapple
- 1 1/2 cup pecans
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 pound raisins (white)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 tablespoon buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and add vanilla. Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine 1 c. flour and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and bourbon. Beat well after each addition.
Coat fruit with 1/2 c. flour; stir fruit and nuts into batter. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 min.
Makes 6 dozen cookies.
