This fruitcake cookies recipe gives a modern makeover to the traditional holiday dessert. Soft and chewy cookies are filled with sweet and colorful chunks of candied fruit, giving them tons of flavor and texture.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the sugar and shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add the egg and mix well. Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate medium bowl.
In separate bowl mix together the flour, salt, baking soda. Add the dry ingredients one cup at a time, to the shortening mixture.