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Whole Fruit and Nut Cookies
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Servings: 4
Categories:
Cookies
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Desserts
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Nuts
Ingredients: 2
cups
pitted dates,
whole
2
cups
candied cherries,
whole, red & green
2
cups
candied pineapple 2
cups
pecans 2
cups
walnuts 2
cups
Brazil nuts 1
pound
butter or margarine 1
teaspoon
vanilla 1
cup
sugar 1
cup
brown sugar 3
eggs,
added one at a time
5
cups
flour 1
teaspoon
baking soda 1
Pinch
salt
Directions:
1.
Gather the fruits and nuts together to have ready to add to the batter when ready. Cream the butter, sugars and vanilla together; mix well. Then add the 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well. Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Then the batter is ready for the fruits and nuts.
2.
Divide the dough into 4 parts and wrap each in aluminum foil and shape the rolls into the size cookie desired. Chill several hours or will keep for several weeks. Slice when desired using a real sharp knife. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Or watch carefully to brown.
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