Fruit Cookies
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Ready In: 27 mins
Yields: 4 dozen
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.
- 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.
- Drop mounds of dough from a small scoop or teaspoon 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly brown on edges. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
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