Fruit Cookies

Chef Hot Pans's Note:

A nice spice with candied fruit. The original recipe came from 1001 Cookie Recipe but over the years I have made a few changes. My family gives out cookies at Christmas time and this is one of the standard cookies. When I make them I use the candied fruit from our local spice importer. You may want to chop the fruit a little more.

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 dozen

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground mace
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 cups dark brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups candied fruit

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.
3. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in the candied fruit.
4. Drop mounds of dough from a small scoop or teaspoon 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly brown on edges. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Reviews

[~Nimz~]

I love these cookies. The spice combination is perfect and the candied fruit just puts them over the top. They are nice and chewy cookies, which is what I like. One of my family's favorites at Christmas. Thanks for sharing.