Great Grandma's Christmas Cake Cookies Recipe
Servings: 12
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
Directions
- Work butter till soft and creamy. Add in sugar gradually. Mix well. Beat in Large eggs. Stir in dry ingredients and fruit and nuts. Drop by tsp. onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 min at 400 degrees. Don't over bake. Cold slightly and remove from cookie sheet. Makes 120 to 150 cookies. They keep very well. This is an old family recipe that my great grandmother has made for over 40 years.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 221g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 839 | |
| Calories from Fat 308 | 37% |
| Total Fat 36.0g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat 12.63g | 51% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium 692mg | 29% |
| Potassium 818mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 128.28g | 34% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.7g | 32% |
| Sugars 93.33g | 62% |
| Protein 11.92g | 19% |
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August 26, 2011Here are some very traditional Christmas cookies recipes prepared by Italian grandmother... plus many more recipes. Very authentic and delicious! http://www.cookingwithnonna.com/index.php/Italia/category/christmas-recipes.html
