Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Christmas Lizzies

1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
16 ounces candied cherries, red and/or green, chopped
16 ounces dates, chopped
16 ounces chopped pecans
16 ounces candied pineapple, chopped
1/2 cup bourbon

Cream together sugar, butter, and eggs. Sift flour and soda together then add to egg mixture; stir in milk. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325° for 12 to 15 minutes, or until browned.
Recipe makes about 7 dozen festive Christmas cookies.

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