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Minnesota Mail Carrier Cookies
Valerie
"These cookies have a funny name but they sure taste good. Make a plate up for your mail carrier."
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Ingredients
servings 354Original recipe yields 18 servings (3 dozen)
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Dissolve the baking soda in the warm water. Cream the shortening with the brown sugar until light. Stir in the eggs, baking soda mixture, coconut, oatmeal, dates or raisins, nuts and flour. Mix until combined. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Most helpful positive review
12/11/2001
I'm doing my holiday baking and my mom just reminded me on the phone, "Don't forget that mailman cookie!" This recipe is really easy to make and very tasty. It's a great cookie for people who do...
Most helpful critical review
10/17/2003
These cookies were OK but they were missing something. I might add lemon extract if I make them again
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12/11/2001
I'm doing my holiday baking and my mom just reminded me on the phone, "Don't forget that mailman cookie!" This recipe is really easy to make and very tasty. It's a great cookie for people who do...
10/17/2003
These cookies were OK but they were missing something. I might add lemon extract if I make them again
9/1/2003
We are not in Minnesota but these are great. Have made than several times. Has become oone of our favorites.
2/4/2012
This is not just another oatmeal cookie! I did not have raisins, so I used dried cherries. This is a keeper. Will definately make again.
6/20/2011
Coconut, dates, nuts and oatmeal ~ great ingredients for a cookie. These cookies start off a little crunchie on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. After I put them in a container with...
10/22/2009
These cookies were great. I love to bake and I'm always looking for a new cookie recipe. I make dozens and dozens of cookies at christmas to pass out to friends and family. I try to switch up...
3/15/2011
These cookies are REALLY good! Super easy and fun to make. I was about 1/3 C short on brown sugar and used white sugar to make up the difference and they turned out good. Used pecans instead o...