Fruit cake-like cookies. Store in an airtight container. The can also be frozen. Cookies are better after a few days, they soften.
Original recipe makes 10 dozen
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups raisins
1/2 cup bourbon
4 cups pecan halves
3 cups candied cherries
1/3 pound diced candied lemon peel
Directions
- Soak fruits in bourbon at least 1 hour to plump.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Cream margarine or butter, gradually adding sugar and eggs. Add dry ingredients, then fruit and nuts. Mix well.
- Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 132 kcal
Carbohydrates: 18.2 g
Cholesterol: 9 mg
Fat: 6.2 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 1.4 g
Sodium: 48 mg