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Cook Time : 12min
Course : Cookies and Candy
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Christmas
 
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Fruit Jewel Cookies

From Diana Rattray,
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These cookies are made with candied fruits.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, stir before measuring
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/3 cup chopped candied cherries
  • 2 tablespoons chopped candied fruits
  • 2 tablespoons chopped candied peels

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven lo 375°. Sift flour with baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. Beat together shortening, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg until well-blended. Blend in half of flour mixture, then milk, then remaining flour mixture. Stir in chopped nuts, cherries, candied fruit and peel. Drop by level tablespoons about 2 inches apart, onto greased baking sheets. Press lightly with a flat-bottomed glass covered with a damp cloth. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375°. Makes about 3 dozen fruit cookies.

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