Rum Fruitcake Cookies Recipe - (4.3/5)

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon rum extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups candied fruit, about 8 ounces
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 can nuts coarsely chopped