Christmas Lizzies are holiday cookies made with fruits and nuts that have been soaked in brandy, rum or another alcoholic beverage. They are often referred to as fruitcake-like cookies because of their high content of fruits and nuts.

• Butter
• Baking soda
• Flour
• Brown sugar
• Eggs
• Alcohol, which could include bourbon, brandy, whiskey or rum
• Fruits, which could include raisins, candied cherries, candied pineapple or any other type of candied fruit
• Pecans

1. Soak the fruits in alcohol until they plump, which normally takes approximately one hour.
2. Create cookie batter by mixing flour, butter, baking soda and other recipe-specific ingredients. Add the fruits and nuts last.
3. Drop in spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
4. Bake at 350 degrees.
5. Remove from pan and allow to cool.
6. Store in an air-tight container.