Fruit Cake Cookies

Last recipe from northpole.com. I can't say that I would really enjoy these, but I know of many people who would. I think you either love or hate fruit cake. If you love it, give these a try and let us know how they taste. Enjoy!

Fruit Cake Cookies

• 2 cups (1 pound) butter or margarine
• 1 pound brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 5 cups flour, sifted
• 1 can flaked coconut
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pound white raisins
• 1 pound nut meats
• 1 pound candied cherries
• 1 pound candied pineapple, diced

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Measure 4 cups flour and mix with baking soda.
3. Combine fruit, coconut and nuts and toss with 1 cup sifted flour.
4. Cream butter, add sugar and cream together. Add eggs one at a time.
5. Mix in flour. Stir fruit, coconut and nut mixture in cookie batter.
6. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 10 minutes. ENJOY!