Fruitcake Cookies
From: Grandma

3/4 cup sifted flour
3/4 tsp soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp cloves
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
3-4 tbsp brandy
1/2 lb seedless raisins
1/2 lb pecan halves
1/4 lb mixed candied fruit
1/2 lb candied cherries

Mix & sift flour, soda & spices.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg and mix.
Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well.
Add brandy & mix.
Add raisins, pecans, candied fruit & cherries
and mix until thoroughly coated with brandy mixture.

Allowing about 1-2 tbsp mixture for each,
drop on ungreased cookie sheet &
press together tightly to form small mounds.

Bake at 325 degrees for 14-16 minutes.

Makes 2 dozen

(Reduce raisins to 3/8 lb and add 1/8 lb dried cranberries for added tartness.)