#2221 - Fruitcake Cookies

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 cups Domino's dark brown sugar (packed)
2 eggs
1 cup softened butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2/3 cup maraschino cherry pieces (cut cherries into pieces before measuring)
2/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup drained Dole crushed pineapple
4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2/3 cup chopped nuts

In a saucepan over medium heat add raisins and cover them with water--bring to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, then drain. In a mixer add brown sugar and butter--beat. Add eggs--beat. Add vanilla, baking soda, baking powder and salt--beat. Add cherry pieces, drained raisins, crushed pineapple and chopped nuts--beat. Slowly add flour--beat (continue with wooden spoon if necessary). Drop by teaspoonfuls on to greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.