Great Grandma's Christmas Cake Cookies Recipe Recipe

Name: Great Grandma's Christmas Cake Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs. dates, pitted and cut in pcs; 1/2 pound candied cherries, quartered; 1/2 pound candied pineapple, thin slices; 1 pound minced, shelled nuts, walnuts or possibly pecans; 2 1/2 c. flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 c. butter; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 Large eggs

Servings: persons

2 lbs. dates, pitted and cut in pcs
1/2 pound candied cherries, quartered
1/2 pound candied pineapple, thin slices
1 pound minced, shelled nuts, walnuts or possibly pecans
2 1/2 c. flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 Large eggs

1
Work butter till soft and creamy.
2
Add in sugar gradually.
3
Mix well.
4
Beat in Large eggs.
5
Stir in dry ingredients and fruit and nuts.
6
Drop by tsp.
7
onto ungreased cookie sheet.
8
Bake 10 min at 400 degrees.
9
Don't over bake.
10
Cold slightly and remove from cookie sheet.
11
They keep very well.
12
This is an old family recipe that my great grandmother has made for over 40 years.

2169

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

229

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs. dates, pitted and cut in pcs, 1/2 pound candied cherries, quartered, 1/2 pound candied pineapple, thin slices, 1 pound minced, shelled nuts, walnuts or possibly pecans, and more.

Yes, Great Grandma's Christmas Cake Cookies Recipe 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.

Great Grandma's Christmas Cake Cookies Recipe

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