German Fruit Cookies

16 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. seedless raisins
  • 3/4 c. prunes
  • 1/2 c. candied cherries
  • 1/2 c. walnuts
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1/2 c. coffee
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. anise seed
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. anise extract
  • 1/4 nutmeg
  • 3 1/4 c. regular all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Grind fruits and nuts together.
  2. 2
    Combine sugar, butter, coffee and molasses in a 3-quart saucepan.
  3. 3
    Simmer 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Cool. Blend in flour and fruit mixture.
  5. 5
    Chill at least 4 hours (overnight is fine).
  6. 6
    Shape into 1-inch balls with well floured hands.
  7. 7
    Place on greased cookie sheets.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for 15 to 18 minutes.
  9. 9
    Dip warm cookies in warm glaze.

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