1 c. butter, melted
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 eggs
2 c. drained brandied fruit
1 c. chopped pecans
1/4 c. brandied fruit juice
Powdered sugar (optional)

Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl; beat well. Combine next 6 ingredients; add to butter mixture, beating well. Add eggs; beat well.