QUICK FRUITCAKE COOKIES

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For folks who like their fruitcake in small doses, this is the mouthwatering answer. I always have plenty packed away in the freezer to replenish my yuletide supply.-Bonnie Milner, De Ridder, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
8 ounces candied cherries, halved
8 ounces candied pineapple, diced

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the pecans, dates and fruit. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.