Esther'S Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Esther'S Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter; 6 cups white sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup milk; 1 pound candied cherries, chopped; 1/2 pound candied pineapple, coarsely chopped; 5 cups chopped walnuts; 1 pound golden raisins; 6 cups self-rising flour; 1 cup rolled oats; 1 cup shredded coconut; 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups butter
6 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 pound candied cherries, chopped
1/2 pound candied pineapple, coarsely chopped
5 cups chopped walnuts
1 pound golden raisins
6 cups self-rising flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup shredded coconut
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

1
In a VERY LARGE BOWL, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla and milk. Add candied cherries and pineapple, raisins and nuts mixed with flour. Stir in oatmeal and coconut. Make balls the size of a large walnut and slightly flatten. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
2
Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) one pan at a time on middle rack of oven, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until bottoms are light brown. Cookies will look underdone.
3
Sprinkle with nutmeg and leave on cookie sheet for 10 minutes to finish cooking. Transfer to cooling rack. Have lots of containers ready!!

3628

kcal

Calories

176

Fat

483

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups butter, 6 cups white sugar, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Esther'S 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.

Esther'S Christmas Cookies

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