Christmas Fruit Cookies


 * Makes 6 doz. cookies.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 	cup  	shortening
 * 1/2 	cup 	brown sugar, firmly packed
 * 2 		eggs
 * 1/2 	tsp 	vanilla
 * 1/2 	tsp 	Soda
 * 1 1/2 	tbsp 	buttermilk
 * 1 	cup 	flour
 * 1/4 	tsp 	allspice
 * 1/4 	tsp 	nutmeg
 * 1/4 	tsp 	cinnamon
 * 1/4 	cup 	Bourbon
 * 1/2 	lbs 	White Raisins
 * 1/2 	lbs 	Candied cherries
 * 1/2 	lbs 	candied pineapple
 * 1/2 	cup 	flour
 * 1 1/2 	cup 	pecans, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Cream shortening and Sugar; beat in eggs and add vanilla.
 * 2) Dissolve soda in buttermilk.
 * 3) Combine 1 c. flour and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and Bourbon.
 * 4) Beat well after each addition.
 * 5) Coat fruit with ½ c. flour; stir fruit and nuts into batter.
 * 6) Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets and bake at 350F for 10-15 min.