“Chewy cookies full of dates, nuts, raisins and candied cherries, but no citron. Given to me by my Kentucky friend Shirley Taylor.” - by SUSIE WILLIAMS
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
Original recipe yields 75 cookies
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine the golden raisins, dates, red and green candied cherries, pecans and grape juice. Set aside to soak. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg yolks until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the dried fruit mixture. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks; fold into the dough. Scoop cookies with a small ice cream scoop onto prepared cookie sheets. Pat down slightly.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (75 total)
- Calories
- 114 cal
- 6%
- Fat
- 5.6 g
- 9%
- Carbs
- 16 g
- 5%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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"The proportions on this recipe seem to make a HUGE amount of the mixed fruit. It made a huge mess as there does not appear to be enough cookie base to hold everything together...." See more"
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