"SKIDADDLE COOKIES" CANADA RECIPE,W/FRUIT COCKTAIL

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I was visiting my Canadian relatives and was served these delicious cookies. Naturally I asked for the recipe ! And learned the history behind them. They are called "SKIDADDLE" for Skidaddle Ridge, Canada, because it was a hideout for draft dodgers during the American Civil War. You can learn more by goggling the name. For what...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 c sifted !..flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c butter
1-1/2 c brown sugar, lightly packed
1 tsp vanilla
1 c canned fruit cocktail .... 1 cup only!....well drained
1/2 c walnuts...chopped
1 large egg

Steps:

  • 1. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. (YES...sifting, really helps) Cream together the butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Beat in the egg and the 1 cup drained fruit cocktail
  • 2. Stir in the dry ingredients and add the walnuts Drop batter from a teaspoon about 2 inches apart on a greased bking sheet. bake in a 350 oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. makes about 6 dozen cookies, according to the size of the cookies you make. Enjoy.... these are really good.

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