Here is one of my favorite cookies recipes ...
Rum Fruitcake Cookies
1 c sugar
3/4 c shortening
3 large eggs
1/3 c orange juice
1 Tbsp rum extract
3 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 c (8 oz) candied fruit
1 c raisins
1 c nuts, coarsely chopped
Preheat oven 375*. Lightly grease cookie sheets and set aside. Beat sugar and shortening in large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs, orange juice and rum; beat 2 minutes longer.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Add fruit, raisins and nuts. Stir into creamed mixture. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Let cookies stand on cookie sheet 2 minutes. Remove to wire rack; cool completely. Makes about 6 dozen.




