Christmas Fruit Cookies

== Description ==
* Makes 6 dozen cookies.
==Ingredients==
* ½ cup shortening
* ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
* 2 eggs
* ½ tsp vanilla
* ½ tsp soda
* 1½ tbsp buttermilk
* 1 cup flour
* ¼ tsp allspice
* ¼ tsp nutmeg
* ¼ tsp cinnamon
* ¼ cup bourbon
* ½ lbs white raisins
* ½ lbs candied cherries
* ½ lbs candied pineapple
* ½ cup flour
* 1½ cup pecans, chopped
==Directions==
# Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and add vanilla.
# Dissolve soda in buttermilk.
# Combine 1 cup flour and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and bourbon.
# Beat well after each addition.
# Coat fruit with ½ cup flour; stir fruit and nuts into batter.
# Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets and bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
Category:Christmas Recipes
Category:Cookie Recipes
Category:Christmas