Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 each eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 tablespoon buttermilk 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup bourbon 1/2 pound white raisins 1/2 pound candied cherries 1/2 pound candied pineapple 1/2 cup flour 1 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Directions: Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and add vanilla. Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine 1 c. flour and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and bourbon. Beat well after each addition. Coat fruit with 1/2 c. flour; stir fruit and nuts into batter. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 min. Makes 6 dozen cookies.