Christmas Cookies

My mom makes these cookies every Christmas. It is a family tradition. They are oh-so good!

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Yields: 50-60 cookies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 1  cup sugar
• 3  eggs
• 2 1⁄2 cups plain flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in
• 1  tablespoon hot water
• 3⁄4 cup  whiskey, Old Charter brand
• 1  lb white raisins
• 1  lb  candied red cherries
• 1⁄2 lb  green  candied pineapple or 1⁄2 lb  candied cherry
• 4  cups pecans
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together in a very large mixing bowl.
2. You will have to add a little of the ingredients at a time once the dough gets thicker.
3. Drop on greased baking sheet.
4. Bake at 275 degrees until golden brown.