HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE COOKIES

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What says "Christmas" more than fruitcake? Less sweet and dense than the actual cake, these goodies are sure to please your family and friends. -Hannah LaRue Rider, East Point, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon rum extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped mixed candied fruit
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, orange juice and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the candied fruit, raisins and pecans., Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.