Candied Christmas Cookies
Description
A hit of bourbon and candied fruit make these fruity cookies a delicious reminder of Christmas tradition fruitcake.
Ingredients
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons orange juice
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1 tablespoon bourbon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon milk
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3 cups candied cherries
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3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
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4 cups chopped pecans
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
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In large mixing bowl, cream together eggs, butter and brown sugar. Mix baking soda with the milk and add to mixture. Stir in orange juice and bourbon. In a small bowl, lightly toss candied fruits with a small amount of flour until fruits separate easily. Add to mixture. Add flour, dates and pecans. Stir until well blended. Drop by teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.