CHRISTMAS CAKE COOKIES
Source of Recipe
Aunt Saunny
2 lbs. dates
1/2 lb. candied cherries
1/2 lb. candied pineapple
1/2 lb. shelled almonds
1/2 lb. Brazil nuts
2-1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
Chop almonds and toast until golden brown. Cream butter and gradually
add sugar, then beat in eggs thoroughly. Stir in dry ingredients, fruit
and nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake 10
minutes, about 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Don't overbake.
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