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Minnesota Mail Carrier Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Valerie 

"These cookies have a funny name but they sure taste good. Make a plate up for your mail carrier."
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This recipe has been rated 4 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  2. Dissolve the baking soda in the warm water. Cream the shortening with the brown sugar until light. Stir in the eggs, baking soda mixture, coconut, oatmeal, dates or raisins, nuts and flour. Mix until combined. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets.
  3. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by IKIIMAI0 
I'm doing my holiday baking and my mom just reminded me on the phone, "Don't forget that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by KENMORON 
These cookies were OK but they were missing something. I might add lemon extract if I make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by rjhess 
We are not in Minnesota but these are great. Have made than several times. Has become oone of... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Minnesota Mail Carrier Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 332

  • Total Fat: 13.9g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
  • Sodium: 101mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 3.8g

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