Rum Fruitcake Cookies Recipe - Classic Holiday Treat

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sugar 3/4 cup shortening 3 eggs 1/3 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon rum extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups (8 ounces) chopped candied mixed fruit 1 cup raisins 1 cup nuts, coarsely chopped

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets; set aside. Beat sugar and shortening in large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs, orange juice and rum extract; beat 2 minutes.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Add candied fruit, raisins and nuts. Stir into shortening mixture. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Let cookies stand on cookie sheets 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

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