QUICK CHERRY DATE COOKIES

Quick Cherry Date Cookies image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

In a 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° for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.