Bite Size Fruitcakes

Submitted by postmakathie

"Delicious Tiny Bites of Fruitcake."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 120 mini muffins
• Serves: 60

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 (250 g) packages dates, chopped
• 1 lb raisins
• 1 lb brazil nut, coarsely chopped
• 1 lb pecans, coarsely chopped
• 3⁄4 lb candied cherry, halved
• 3⁄4 lb candied fruit, chopped

• GLAZE

• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup evaporated milk
• 1⁄4 cup water

directions

1. Cream butter and brown sugar in large mixing bowl.
2. Add eggs and mix well.
3. Combine the flour and baking soda; add alternately to creamed mixture with sour cream.
4. Stir in dates, raisins, brazil nuts, pecans, candied cherries, and candied fruit.
5. Fill paper-lined miniature muffin cuts 3/4 full.
6. Bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 to 50 minutes or until lightly browned and set.
7. For the glaze, combine egg, evaporated milk and water; mix well.
8. Brush over fruitcakes.
9. Bake 10 minutes longer.
10. Decorate with candied cherries if desired.
11. Cool on wire racks.