Christmas
Fruitcake Cookies
1 c. margarine
1-1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 (8 oz.) pkg. each candied red & green cherries, cut in
quarters
1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates, chopped
2 c. pecans, choppedCream butter; gradually add
sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well.
Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; gradually add to
creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in
remaining ingredients. Batter will be stiff. Drop dough by heaping
teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350
degrees for 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1
minute; remove cookies to wire racks and cool completely. Yield: 7
dozen.
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