1. In a medium bowl, dredge candied fruit and raisins in 1 cup flour.
2. In a large bowl, cream together brown sugar and butter. Beat in eggs. Gradually beat in bourbon and milk. Mix in remaining flour and spices. Stir in fruit and nuts. Refrigerate overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Bake for approximately 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool on wire racks.