---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.01 Title: Fruitcake Cookies Categories: Cookies, Fruits Yield: 120 Cookies 16 oz Pineapple; candied, chopped 8 oz Red cherries; candied, chopped 8 oz Green cherries; candied, chopped 2 c Golden raisins 4 c Pecans or walnuts; chopped 3 1/2 c All-purpose flour 1/2 c Butter; softened 1 c Brown sugar; firmly packed 4 Eggs; separated 1 tb Baking soda 3 tb Milk 1/4 c Brandy 1 ts Ground cinnamon 1 ts Ground nutmeg Combine first 5 ingredients; dredge with 1 cup flour, stirring well. Set aside. Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add egg yolks, mixing well. Dissolve soda in milk; add to creamed mixture. Add brandy, spices, and remaining 2-1/2 cups flour, mixing well. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff; fold into batter. Fold in fruit mixture. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 325°F for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Recipe by Southern Living Cookbook -----