Fruitcake Cookies

 

2 ½ cups mixed candied fruit

1 cup raisins

½ cup brandy

2 eggs

½ cup light brown sugar

1/3 cups butter, melted

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon powdered cloves

½ teaspoon vanilla

1 ½ cups flour

1 cup chopped nuts

 

Soak 2 ¼ cups of the candied fruit and the raisins in brandy for 12 hours.  Reserve ¼ cup of fruit.  Beat eggs and sugar with a fork.  Blend in butter, soda, spices, and vanilla.  Gently stir in flour, nuts, and brandied fruit with liquid.  Drop rounded teaspoonful on ungreased baking sheet.  Press a piece of fruit (reserved) onto each cookie.  Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes or until light brown.