Christmas Rocks German Cookie Recipe

Name: Christmas Rocks German Cookie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 beaten eggs; 2 1/2 cups sifted flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon hot tap water; 2 cups pitted dates, cut into thirds; 2 cups candied cherries, halved; 2 cups diced candied pineapple; 1 cup toasted pecans; 1 cup blanched almond; 1 cup brazil nut, cut in thirds

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 beaten eggs
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon hot tap water
2 cups pitted dates, cut into thirds
2 cups candied cherries, halved
2 cups diced candied pineapple
1 cup toasted pecans
1 cup blanched almond
1 cup brazil nut, cut in thirds

1
Cream butter, shortening, brown sugar and vanilla all together.
2
Add beaten eggs, until fluffy.
3
Sift two cups flour with the salt and spices.
4
Dissolve the baking soda in hot water.
5
Add soda to creamed mixture alternately with the dry ingredients.
6
Blend well.
7
Toss the fruit with the last 1/2 cup of remaining flour.
8
Work this into the dough by hand.
9
Drop from a teaspoon 1 inch apart onto greased cookie sheet.
10
Bake 325 degrees F.
11
for ABOUT 15 minutes.
12
Remove to cooling rack.

1469

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Christmas Rocks German Cookie 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 Rocks German Cookie

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