Fruitcake cookies, also known as Lizzies, with dates, candied fruits and pecans, along with a little bourbon.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb. candied green pineapple, chopped
- 1 lb. candied red cherries, chopped
- 2 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
- 2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tbsp. milk
- 3 tbsp. bourbon
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 300°. Combine fruits and pecans; dredge
in 1 cup flour and set aside. Cream butter and add sugar. Using an
electric mixer, beat at medium speed. Add eggs and beat well.
Combine remaining flour, baking soda and spices. Add to creamed
mixture, mixing well. Stir in milk and bourbon. Add fruit mixture
and mix well. Batter will be stiff. Chill dough at least 1 hour.
Drop chilled dough by heaping teaspoonsful onto lightly greased
cookie sheets. Bake at 300° for 20 to 25 minutes or until
lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
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