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christmas lizzies

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Recipe by
Marjorie Harper
@TWMarge
Tacoma, WA

This recipe came from a red hat friend in Texas. The cookies are delightful. Friends who have said they don't like fruitcake like these little gems. Try them--you'll like them.

yield serving(s)
method Bake

Ingredients For christmas lizzies

  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/3 c
    butter
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    bourbon*
  • 1 1/2-2 c
    sifted flour
  • 1 lb
    pecan pieces
  • 1 lb
    dates, chopped
  • 1 lb
    chopped cherries
  • 1 lb
    pineapple, mixed colors

How To Make christmas lizzies

  • 1
    Prepare fruit and nuts by mixing with half the flour.(keeps the fruit from becoming sticky)
  • 2
    Cream together the butter and sugar;add beaten eggs one at a time
  • 3
    Sift remaining flour with soda and salt and add to egg mixture. Add liquids and then add the fruits and nuts. (Mixture is very thick; use hands to mix.)
  • 4
    Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheets and bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until medium brown.
  • 5
    *Orange juice may be substituted for the bourbon in this recipe.
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