Christmas Rocks Recipe

Name: Christmas Rocks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1 cup butter; 3 eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground mace; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee; 1/2 cup currants; 1 cup raisins; 1 pound pecan halves; 1/4 cup candied cherries; 1/4 pound candied pineapple, coarsely chopped; 1/4 pound chopped candied citron; 1/4 pound pitted dates; 1/4 pound chopped candied orange peel

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee
1/2 cup currants
1 cup raisins
1 pound pecan halves
1/4 cup candied cherries
1/4 pound candied pineapple, coarsely chopped
1/4 pound chopped candied citron
1/4 pound pitted dates
1/4 pound chopped candied orange peel

1
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat eggs until foamy, add to mixture. Sift flour with spices, cocoa and soda. Save out 1/2 cup of flour mixture. Add the rest of flour mixture to butter mixture. Stir in coffee.
2
Cut fruits into small slivers and dredge fruit and chopped pecans lightly in flour saved out for this. Add to fruit and the rest of flour to batter, mixing thoroughly.
3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
4
Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Do not place too close together. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Do not over-brown. Store cookies in jars.

1955

kcal

Calories

137

Fat

171

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 1 cup butter, 3 eggs, 3 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Christmas Rocks falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Christmas Rocks

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