CHEWY FRUIT COOKIES

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This recipe, given to me by a friend years ago, was one I used to save just for Christmas. But friends and family began to request them regularly, and now I buy extra candied cherries when they go on sale in December so I can make the treats all year long.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup buttermilk
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup halved candied cherries
1 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup chopped pecans
36 pecan halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and buttermilk. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cherries, dates and chopped pecans. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Top each with a pecan half. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.