CHEWY FRUIT COOKIES
This recipe, given to me by a friend years ago, was one I used to save just for Christmas. But friends and family began to request them regularly, and now I buy extra candied cherries when they go on sale in December so I can make the treats all year long.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and buttermilk. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cherries, dates and chopped pecans. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Top each with a pecan half. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Ramin Ayoubi
[email protected]These cookies were a bit of a disappointment. They were too dry and crumbly. I think I overmixed the dough. I'll try making them again and see if I can get them right.
Bikxtz
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fruit cookies, but these were actually really good! The cookies were soft and chewy, and the fruit filling was tart and sweet. I would definitely make these again.
Ntombifuthi Kwendi Ntukayi
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I used a mix of dried cranberries, raisins, and chopped walnuts. The cookies were chewy and had a great flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Zahanat Hussain
[email protected]I thought these cookies were just okay. They were a little too sweet for my taste. I might try making them again with less sugar.
Abubaker Hussen
[email protected]Yum! These cookies were so good! I used a mix of dried cherries, cranberries, and chopped walnuts. The cookies turned out chewy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Anabiya Naboo
[email protected]These cookies were amazing! They were so soft and chewy, and the fruit filling was the perfect touch. I used a mix of dried cherries, cranberries, and raisins. The cookies were a huge hit with my family and friends.
Pasteur Immacule Paul
[email protected]These cookies were a bit of a disappointment. They were too dry and crumbly. The fruit filling was also a bit too tart for my taste. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
belal mustafa
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies! The fruit filling is also a nice touch. I used a mix of dried cherries, cranberries, and blueberries. The cookies were a hit with my family and friends.
Waheed WaheedAhmad
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I used a mix of dried cranberries, raisins, and chopped walnuts. The cookies were chewy and had a great flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Stefania Netea
[email protected]I thought these cookies were just okay. They were a little too chewy for my taste, and the fruit filling was a bit too sweet. I might try making them again with less sugar and a different type of fruit.
Sayma Aryin
[email protected]These cookies were amazing! They were so soft and chewy, and the fruit filling was the perfect touch. I used a mix of dried cherries, cranberries, and raisins. The cookies were a huge hit with my family and friends.
Opio Vincent.
[email protected]These cookies were a bit of a disappointment. They were too dry and crumbly. The fruit filling was also a bit too tart for my taste. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Md Nasim Islam
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies! The fruit filling is also a nice touch. I used a mix of dried cherries, cranberries, and blueberries. The cookies were a hit with my family and friends.
Ziyanda Mhlana
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I used a mix of dried cranberries, raisins, and chopped walnuts. The cookies were chewy and had a great flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
HIMA AKTAR
[email protected]I thought these cookies were just okay. They were a little too chewy for my taste, and the fruit filling was a bit too sweet. I might try making them again with less sugar and a different type of fruit.
Brandon Elijah
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of dried cranberries, cherries, and blueberries. The cookies were chewy and had a nice fruity flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Sheikh Ajim studio
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the fruit filling is delicious. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit.
Auston Hines
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were chewy and full of fruity flavor. I used a mix of dried cherries, cranberries, and raisins, and they all worked perfectly. The dough was easy to work with and didn't stick to my hands. I will definitely be making th