Bite Size Fruitcakes

Delicious Tiny Bites of Fruitcake.

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

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.