Christmas Date-Nut Cookies
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Yields:
-
5 dozen (approx)
ingredients
- 1 lb pitted dates, chopped
- 9 ounces candied pineapple, chopped
- 1 1⁄2 cups brazil nuts, coarsley chopped
- 2 cups slivered almonds, lightly toasted (8 ounces)
- 2 1⁄2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, room temperature (no subs!)
- 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
directions
- Set oven to 375°.
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl combine the fruit and nuts.
- Add in 1/2 cup flour and mix to separate the pieces.
- In a small bowl combine remaining 2 cups flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
- In a large bowl beat the butter for about 2 minutes, then add in sugar; beat until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs until well combined.
- Add in the flour mixture on low speed just until combined.
- Add in the fruit and nut mixture by hand.
- Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets spacing 1-inch apart.
- Bake until cookies are golden brown (about 10 minutes).
- Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets.
- Transfer to rack to cool.
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