Cookie Recipes
Whole Fruit and Nut Slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole pitted dates
- 2 cups whole candied cherries (red and green)
- 2 cups whole pieces candied pineapple
- 2 cups whole pecans
- 2 cups whole walnuts
- 2 cups whole Brazil nuts
- 1 pound butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather the fruits and nuts together to have ready to add to the batter when ready.
- Cream the butter, sugars and vanilla extract together; mix well.
- Add the 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the flour, baking soda and salt.
- Add the fruits and nuts.
- Divide the dough into 4 parts and wrap each in aluminum foil and shape the rolls into the size cookie desired.
- Chill for several hours or will keep for several weeks.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice using a very sharp knife.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid over-browning.