Best Christmas Lizzies Recipes

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CHRISTMAS LIZZIES



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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.

Provided by Marjorie Harper

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.

CHRISTMAS LIZZIES



Christmas Lizzies image

Fruit cake-like cookies. Store in an airtight container. The can also be frozen. Cookies are better after a few days, they soften.

Provided by Mary

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups raisins
½ cup bourbon
4 cups pecan halves
3 cups candied cherries
⅓ pound diced candied lemon peel

Steps:

  • Soak fruits in bourbon at least 1 hour to plump.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Cream margarine or butter, gradually adding sugar and eggs. Add dry ingredients, then fruit and nuts. Mix well.
  • Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 48 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

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