Whiskey Cookies

Step 1

Reserve one cup flour and in a separate bowl mix the remaining flour, baking soda and spices together

Step 2

Chop the candied fruits into small pieces.

Step 3

Using the reserved one cup flour dredge the chopped fruit and pecans and set aside

Step 4

Cream the brown sugar and the butter together; stir in the milk

Step 5

Add the eggs to the creamed butter and sugar

Step 6

Add the whiskey and combine

Step 7

Combine with the flour to the mixture gradually

Step 8

Fold in the candied fruit, raisins and nuts into the mixture

Step 9

Drop by tablespoon full onto slightly greased cookie sheet

Step 10

Bake 325 at degrees 15 - 18 minutes until lightly brown

Step 11

Editor's Note - Rum or Orange juice may be substituted for Whiskey, Dates may be substituted for Candies Cherries.