Mom's Fruitcake Lizzies (T&T) Recipe
Mom's Fruitcake Lizzies (T&T)
SERVINGS: 0
CATEGORY: Desserts
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 0 min. Cook: 0 min.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 c margarine
- 1/2 c brown sugar
- 1 1/2 c flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 t baking soda
- 1 1/2 t ground cinnamon
- 1/2 t ground nutmeg
- 1/2 t ground cloves
- 1 lb raisins
- 1 lb candied pineapple
- 1 lb candied cherries (red & green)
- 1 lb pecan pieces
- 1/2 c bourbon
Directions:
Soak raisins in bourbon for 1 hour. Dice candied fruit and set aside.
Cream margarine and sugar. Sift flour & spices. Add to creamed mixture. Mix. Add eggs. Mix. Add soaked raisins & diced fruit; mixing gently by hand (do not use mixer at this point).
Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 325ºF for 15 mins.
Yield: 120 cookies Yield: serves 0
Notes:
This came to me from my Mom who got it from her Mom...family favorite.