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Fruitcake Cookies

type: drop
makes: 5 dozen

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/3 cup coconut
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 375F.
Grease cookie sheets.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Cream brown sugar and margarine.
Add egg and vanilla and mix until fluffy.
Add cherries, raisins, pineapple, coconut and nuts, mix well.
Add the dry ingredients.
Drop by the teaspoon on to cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake 10-12 minute or until lightly browned.
Remove cookies immediately to cooking racks.

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kay smyrl from columbia, south carolina
I thought this was a wonderful recipe. My family absolutely loved it. I misplaced it from last year and I'm so happy to have found it again. Thanks and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!