Fruit and Honey Cookies

Name: Fruit and Honey Cookies
Ingredients: 2.25 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon ground walnuts; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 cup honey; 0.5 cup shortening; 0.5 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup dried currants; 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

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These cookies are jammed with fruit and sweetened with honey.

Recipe by Regina

Updated on August 22, 2022

2

Servings:

48

Yield:

4 dozen

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Ingredients

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground walnuts
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup honey
½ cup shortening
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
1 cup raisins
1 cup dried currants
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

Directions

Combine flour, walnuts, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, and salt.
In small saucepan over low heat, melt shortening and honey, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and pour into large bowl. Stir in brown sugar, eggs and milk until well blended. Slowly add dry ingredients. Fold in raisins, currants and dates. Cover and chill for 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly colored.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

100	Calories
3g	Fat
20g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 100
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 43mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 87mg	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.