GRANDMA PARSON'S CHEERY CHERRY DATE NUT DROP COOKIES

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My sister has a life long bud, Mary Jane who had a Grandma Parsons that loved to bake. Grandma Parsons gave this recipe to my Mom, and so there cookies have been in both families for several generations now. These cookies are moist and loaded with fruits,nuts and dates, a perfect Christmas combination.

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, softened
2 c light brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/2 c buttermilk
1 c walnuts, chopped
1 c maraschino cherries, halved
2 c dates, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Sift together flour, soda, salt. Set aside.
  • 2. Cream butter, brown sugar, eggs. Mix til light and fluffy
  • 3. Add creamed mixture alternately with flour mixture, then add buttermilk.
  • 4. Stir in nuts, cherries, dates.
  • 5. Drop by teaspoons on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • 6. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or unti lightly browned.

Romanii the demonking rowe
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These cookies are a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.


irsh aura
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful.


Otubea Lucy
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These cookies are the perfect holiday gift.


Mohammed Abdulai
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect for a snack or dessert.


IconicReaper Nolastname
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These cookies are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.


Taslim islam Taslim islam
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover ingredients.


Emily Nation
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're not your average chocolate chip cookie!


Rasika Sampath
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These cookies are so festive and colorful. They're perfect for any holiday party.


Syedjawad Shah
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit.


Luka Huffman
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat.


kerry Birungi
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies.


Dipesh Gurung
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These cookies are so delicious, and they're so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mahim Islam
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I made these cookies for a bake sale, and they sold out in minutes!


Moeen Qureshi
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cherries and dates.


Parisan Movahed
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I love the way the cherries, dates, and nuts all come together in these cookies. They're the perfect combination of sweet and chewy.


ias eatsit
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


lr2 Tv
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of cherries, dates, and nuts, and the chewy texture was perfect.