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Michigan Cherry Drops

SUBMITTED BY: Carol Blue

"I usually double this recipe so that I have plenty to share during the holidays. Pretty pink cookies such as these are a wonderful treat."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe average a 5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 3 cups chopped maraschino cherries
  • 2 2/3 cups raisins

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Transfer to a large bowl if necessary. Stir in walnuts, cherries and raisins.
  2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by JONLZEE
THESE WERE A HIT ON OUR CHIRSTMAS COOKIE PLATTERS THAT WE MAKE IN OUR CHURCH FOR THE WOMENS... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by Jan
The best cookies ever, well worth the time to make them. MORE


 
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