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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 325F for 12
to 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
Southern Living Cookbook
