* Exported from MasterCook *
KC'S Fruitcake Drops
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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Flour -- sifted
1/4 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/4 c Butter -- softened
1/2 c Sugar
1 Egg -- slightly beaten
2 tb Brandy
8 oz Dates -- chopped & pitted
4 oz Candied red cherries -- chopped
4 oz Candied mixed fruit -- chopped
4 oz Candied pineapple -- chopped
1/2 c Blanched almonds (optional)
1/2 c Brazil nuts (optional) -OR-
1 c Walnuts -- chopped
Sift flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon together.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy light in medium size bowl, beat
in eggs and brandy.
Stir in flour mixture, half at a time, blending well to make a soft
dough. Stir in the remainer of the ingredients, mixing to coat
everything.
Drop batter, a rounded teaspoon full at a time, 1" apart onto a
lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes or until firm and lightly browned.
When cool, store in an air tight container. These cookie dry out
quickly and get hard otherwise.
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