Christmas-Cake Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas-Cake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pkg. (8 oz. size) pitted dates, coarsely chopped; 3 colored candied pineapple slices (4 oz.), cut in thick wedges; 1 jar (4 oz.) candied red cherries, quartered; 1 can (4 oz.) toasted slivered almonds; 1/2 c. (2 1/2 oz. pkg.) whole Brazil nuts, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp. sherry; 1 1/4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. butter or regular margarine, softened; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 egg

Servings: persons

2 pkg. (8 oz. size) pitted dates, coarsely chopped
3 colored candied pineapple slices (4 oz.), cut in thick wedges
1 jar (4 oz.) candied red cherries, quartered
1 can (4 oz.) toasted slivered almonds
1/2 c. (2 1/2 oz. pkg.) whole Brazil nuts, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. sherry
1 1/4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter or regular margarine, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg

1
In a medium bowl, combine dates, pineapple, cherries, almonds, Brazil nuts and sherry; mix well.
2
Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
3
Stif flour with baking soda and salt; set aside.
4
In large bowl, with electric mixer at medium speed, beat butter, sugar and egg until light and fluffy.
5
With spoon, stir in flour mixture until well combined; stir in fruit mixture.
6
Refrigerate, covered, 6 hours or overnight.
7
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
8
Lightly grease cookie sheets.
9
Drop dough by level tablespoons 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
10
If desired, decorate with bits of candied peel.
11
Bake on middle rack of oven, 14 minutes or just until golden brown.
12
Remove cookies to wire rack; cool completely.
13
Store cookies in airtight container.
14
(A slice of bread in container helps keep cookies moist.
15
Replace bread often, to prevent mold.) Makes about 5 to 6 dozen.

1315

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pkg. (8 oz. size) pitted dates, coarsely chopped, 3 colored candied pineapple slices (4 oz.), cut in thick wedges, 1 jar (4 oz.) candied red cherries, quartered, 1 can (4 oz.) toasted slivered almonds, and more.

Yes, Christmas-Cake Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas-Cake Cookies

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