Preparation:
Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and add vanilla. Dissolve
soda in buttermilk. Combine 1 c. flour and spices; add to creamed
mixture alternately with buttermilk and bourbon. Beat well after each
addition. Coat fruit with 1/2 c. flour; stir fruit and nuts into
batter. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets and bake at 350
deg. for 10-15 min. Makes 6 doz. cookies. |