Holiday Fruitcake Cookies

Yields:	1 dozen
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	Preparation	20 minutes
	Cooking	10 minutes
	Ready In	3 hours

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Ingredients

2	cups	flour, all-purpose	sifted
1/2	teaspoon	baking soda
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	teaspoon	cinnamon	ground
1/2	cup	vegetable shortening
1	cup	brown sugar, light	packed
1	each	egg	beaten
1/3	cup	buttermilk
8	ounces	dates	diced
1/2	cup	nuts	chopped
1/2	cup	candied cherries	red, chopped
1/2	cup	candied cherries	green, chopped

Directions

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

Set aside.

Beat shortening until light; add sugar and egg, beating until fluffy.

Add buttermilk alternately with dry ingredients to shortening mixture; mix well.

Fold in dates, nuts, and cherries.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate dough until chilled, about 2 to 3 hours.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake about 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Let cool on wire racks.

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Beef and Noodles with Sour Cream and Paprika

I have been making this fabulous recipe for more than 30 years! It was published in a wonderful Women's Day Cookbook series. The last line of this recipe should read: "sprinkle with paprika and parsley." I tried adding balsamic vinegar, and it gave it a nice flavor. I usually add more of everything so we'll have leftovers. This dish stands the test of time. Try it.

Reviewed by Rob999