Fruit Cookies
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful old-fashioned recipe for spiced fruit cookies loaded with candied fruits, raisins, and nuts. These rich drop cookies can be stored for months.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mins | 12 mins | None | 36 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Shortening | Softened |
| 2 cups | Sugar | Granulated |
| 2 | Eggs | Whole |
| 3 cups | Flour | All-purpose |
| 1 tsp | Baking Powder | Standard |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt | Standard |
| 1/2 tsp | Cloves | Ground |
| 2 tsp | Cinnamon | Ground |
| 1/2 tsp | Nutmeg | Ground |
| 3/4 cup | Milk | Whole or low-fat |
| 1/2 cup | Candied Pineapple | Chopped |
| 1/4 cup | Citron | Chopped |
| 1 cup each | Raisins, Candied Cherries, Nuts | Chopped |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing the Batter
- Cream the 1 cup shortening and 2 cups sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients (3 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cloves, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg) and the 3/4 cup milk, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup candied pineapple, 1/4 cup citron, and 1 cup each raisins, candied cherries & nuts until evenly distributed.
Step 2: Baking and Storing
- Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees F until golden around the edges and set in the center, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack. Keep for months in an airtight container.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: These cookies actually improve in flavor as they sit and can be stored in an airtight container for up to several months.
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