Best Christmas Rocks German Cookie Recipes

GERMAN ROCKS

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A heavy cookie with dates and nuts. Derived from Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, Michigan.

Provided by Mel

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
3 eggs
2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon hot water
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
3 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water, add it to the egg mixture. Stir in the flour and cinnamon until well blended. Finally, stir in the dates and walnuts so they are evenly distributed.
Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 59.5 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

CHRISTMAS ROCKS (COOKIES)

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An old recipe from my Great Aunt. She made these every holiday. This recipe makes a lot, so am entering here so I can adjust the recipe. Try them this year - you'll be surprised how yummy they are.

Provided by kayc1218

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 1h12m

Yield 10 dozen cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon cocoa
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon mace
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon strong coffee
1 1/4 cups currants
1 cup raisins
1 lb chopped nuts (pecans or what you like)
1/4 cup chopped candied cherry
1/4 lb chopped candied pineapple
1/4 lb chopped citron
1/4 lb chopped dates
1/4 lb chopped candied grapefruits or 1/4 lb orange peel

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare cookie sheets by greasing or covering with parchment paper.
Dredge chopped fruits in some of the flour. Using mixer, cream softened butter and sugar. Add well beaten eggs. Sift flour with spices, cocoa, baking soda and add to mixture, along with coffee. Add fruits and nuts and fold in, making sure to incorporate thoroughly.
Drop cookie dough by teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 18 minutes or until a rich biscuit color. Cool on racks.
Store in jars. If you like, you may sprinkle with sherry occasionally or place a cut apple or orange inside the jar (to keep cookies moist). The longer the cookies stand, the better they taste. These cookies also freeze well in moisture-proof bags.
You can use other fruits or nuts - whatever you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.4, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 199.5, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 22.9, Protein 5.2