Christmas Cake Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 pounds dates
• 1/2 pound candied cherries
• 1/2 pound candied pineapple
• 1/2 pound shelled almonds
• 1/2 pound Brazil nuts
• 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs

Method

Chop almonds and toast until golden brown. Cream butter and gradually add sugar, then beat in eggs thoroughly. Stir in dry ingredients, fruit and nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake 10 minutes, 325°F for 35 minutes. Don't over bake.

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