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Cherry Date Cookies

By: Hope Huggins

"My mother made these festive drop cookies as far back as I can remember-80 years at least. We called them 'the Christmas cookies', maybe because they're so full of fruit and nuts."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 63 servings

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons hot water
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water. Stir in walnuts, dates and cherries.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.