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Christmas Fruitcake Cookies
1 c. margarine
1-1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 (8 oz.) pkg. each candied red & green cherries, cut in quarters
1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates, chopped
2 c. pecans, chopped
Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs and
beat well. Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; gradually add to
creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in remaining
ingredients. Batter will be stiff. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto
lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 13 minutes or until
lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute; remove cookies to wire racks and cool
completely. Yield: 7 dozen. Posted under Christmas to the left of the
newsletters.
Chris in NM
http://www.nancyskitchen.com
