Quick Cherry Date Cookies

Name: Quick Cherry Date Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 3 eggs; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons hot water; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup chopped dates; 1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons hot water
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries

Directions

1

In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water. Stir in walnuts, dates and cherries.
2

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased
3

. Bake at 375° for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.