Fruitcake cookies

1. Ndy"d,chop"d cked combine first 5 ingredients; dredge with 1 cup flour, stirring well.
2. Set aside.
3. Creami butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
4. Add egg yolks, mixing well.
5. Dissolve soda in milk; add to creamed mixture.
6. Add brandy, spices, and remaining 2 ½ cups flour, mixing well.
7. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff; fold into batter.
8. Foldi in fruit mixture.
9. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
10. Bakei at 325f for 12 to 15 minutes.
11. Cool on wire racks.
12. Yield: about 10 dozen.