GRANDMA PARSON'S CHEERY CHERRY DATE NUT DROP COOKIES

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My sister has a life long bud, Mary Jane who had a Grandma Parsons that loved to bake. Grandma Parsons gave this recipe to my Mom, and so there cookies have been in both families for several generations now. These cookies are moist and loaded with fruits,nuts and dates, a perfect Christmas combination.

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, softened
2 c light brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/2 c buttermilk
1 c walnuts, chopped
1 c maraschino cherries, halved
2 c dates, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Sift together flour, soda, salt. Set aside.
  • 2. Cream butter, brown sugar, eggs. Mix til light and fluffy
  • 3. Add creamed mixture alternately with flour mixture, then add buttermilk.
  • 4. Stir in nuts, cherries, dates.
  • 5. Drop by teaspoons on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • 6. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or unti lightly browned.

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