FRUIT 'N' SPICE ROUNDS

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While looking for a way to use an abundance of dates I had on hand, I came across this recipe. With raisins and walnuts - and a delectable lemon glaze - these quickly became a family favorite.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1 ½ cups sugar
3 large eggs eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups finely chopped dates
1 cup finely chopped raisins
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the dates, raisins and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hour or until easy to handle.
On a floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks.
Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients; brush over warm cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 94 mg, Sugar 26.9 g