fruit cake bon bons

orlando, FL
Updated on Dec 26, 2010

My husbands mom made these for years and sent them to us. I loved them so much but could never get the recipe from her. I found this recipe on cooks.com. After I found it her recipe arrived in the mail. Actually I like this recipe better. It is easier and less preparation. These do not last very long in our house.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 6 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 15 ounces pkg of raisins
  • 1 pound container of mixed candied fruit
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4q cup orange juice or rum
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

How To Make fruit cake bon bons

  • Step 1
    Blend together molasses and water in a large deep saucepan. Place over low heat; stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Add raisins; bring to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in candied fruit. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Cream together butter and sugar. Blend in eggs, one at a time. Sift together flour, soda and spices; add to butter mixture alternately with orange juice. Add molasses-fruit mixture and chopped nuts; blend.
  • Step 3
    Line mini cupcake pan with liners. Spoon in fruit cake mixture. If desired, garnish with pecan half or an additional cherry half. Bake at 325F for 15-20 min. (check) Cool before storing. Makes 6 doz fruit cake bon bons.

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