Fruity sweet and nutty drop cookies.
Original recipe makes 8 dozen
Ingredients
1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups candied cherries, halved
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
Directions
- Cream the shortening with the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs. Stir in the buttermilk.
- Blend in the flour, baking soda and salt. Once well combined stir in the chopped pecans, candied cherries and chopped dates. Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Drop spoonfuls of chilled dough onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 168 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25.5 g
Cholesterol: 9 mg
Fat: 7.1 g
Fiber: 1.1 g
Protein: 1.8 g
Sodium: 88 mg
