Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: combine first 5 ingredients; dredge with 1 cup flour, stirring well. set aside. cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. add egg yolks, mixing well. dissolve soda in milk; add to creamed mixture. add brandy, spices, and remaining 2 1/2 cups flour, mixing well. beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff; fold into batter. fold in fruit mixture. drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. bake at 325f for 12 to 15 minutes. cool on wire racks.

Target recipe: mix first 4 ingredients, then add dry ingredients. mix the fruits together and add a small amount of flour to the fruits. add fruits and nuts to the dry ingredients. chill for about 1 hr., or overnight. drop by spoonfuls on a lightly greased cookie sheet. bake 10-12 mins., in a 400 degree oven. do not overbake. put a nut or cherry on top of each cookie.