Candied Christmas Cookies

A hit of bourbon and candied fruit make these fruity cookies a delicious reminder of Christmas tradition fruitcake.

• Calories: 111 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon bourbon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups candied cherries
• 3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
• 4 cups chopped pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

In large mixing bowl, cream together eggs, butter and brown sugar. Mix baking soda with the milk and add to mixture. Stir in orange juice and bourbon. In a small bowl, lightly toss candied fruits with a small amount of flour until fruits separate easily. Add to mixture. Add flour, dates and pecans. Stir until well blended. Drop by teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.

Step 3

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.