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Fruit 'n' Nut Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped red maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped green maraschino cherries
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Directions:
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape into three 10 inch rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375º for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

 

 

 

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