George's Fruit Cookies Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 24

Yield: 4 - 5 dozen

George's Fruit Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup shortening

1 ½ cups white sugar

3 eggs

2 tablespoons molasses

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail

drained

1 cup raisins

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

3 tablespoons hot water

½ teaspoon salt

3 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl dissolve baking soda in warm water.

Step 2

In a large bowl cream together the shortening and the sugar. Beat the eggs and mix in. Stir in molasses chopped nuts fruit cocktail raisins and vanilla. Mix in spices baking soda and salt. Sift the flour and stir in. Mix until well blended.

Step 3

Drop by teaspoon on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

George's Fruit Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 263.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.6g 7%

Carbohydrates: 35.4g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 17.2g

Fat: 12.6g 19%

Saturated Fat: 2.7g 13%

Cholesterol: 23.3mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 50.9IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 41.7mcg 10%

Calcium: 19.6mg 2%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 19.2mg 7%

Potassium: 129mg 4%

Sodium: 112.2mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 113.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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