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Christmas Lizzies

SUBMITTED BY: Mary 

"Fruit cake-like cookies. Store in an airtight container. The can also be frozen. Cookies are better after a few days, they soften."
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This recipe has been rated 5 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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Original recipe yield 10 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2002 by LUCY_BUBI 
it's delicious!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2007 by janie 
My sister in West Va gave this recipe to me, and I have made it many times..It is the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2004 by MOMHENCLUCK 
These are best if you seal them up for at least a week before serving. I first found this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by EMAIN 
Good. I was a little concerned that the amount of batter I had wouldn't cover all the fruit... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Christmas Lizzies

Servings Per Recipe: 60

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 132

  • Total Fat: 6.2g
  • Cholesterol: 9mg
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
  • Protein: 1.4g

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