Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. light brown sugar; 1/2 c. butter; 4 eggs; 1/2 fruit glass sherry; 3 tsp. soda, dissolved in 3 Tbsp. milk; 1 lb. dates, chopped; 1 1/2 lb. pecans, chopped; 1 1/2 c. white raisins; 1 lb. candied cherries; 1 lb. candied pineapple (red and green); 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 3 c. sifted plain flour (mix 1 c. of this with fruits and nuts)

Servings: persons

1 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
4 eggs
1/2 fruit glass sherry
3 tsp. soda, dissolved in 3 Tbsp. milk
1 lb. dates, chopped
1 1/2 lb. pecans, chopped
1 1/2 c. white raisins
1 lb. candied cherries
1 lb. candied pineapple (red and green)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. sifted plain flour (mix 1 c. of this with fruits and nuts)

1
Cream butter and sugar.
2
Add sherry and the milk in which soda has soaked.
3
Add well beaten egg yolks and then 2 cups of the flour.
4
Mix in the flour-coated nuts and fruits.
5
Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites.
6
This is very stiff so you might as well mix with your hands.
7
Drop by teaspoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet.
8
Bake at 300u00b0 for 20 minutes.
9
Makes lots.

2479

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

237

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. light brown sugar, 1/2 c. butter, 4 eggs, 1/2 fruit glass sherry, and more.

Yes, Christmas 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 Cookies

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