Holiday Cookies

10 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening (margarine or Mazola)
  • 1 c. light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 1/2 c. plain flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 c. cherries, chopped (red and green)
  • 2 c. chopped dates or raisins
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/4 c. buttermilk

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening, sugar and eggs together.
  2. 2
    Sift together flour, salt and baking powder.
  3. 3
    Mix sifted ingredients alternately with milk to sugar and shortening mixture.
  4. 4
    Stir in dates, cherries and nuts.
  5. 5
    Refrigerate at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  6. 6
    Drop on cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes.

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