Christmas Cookies Ii
You'll love these cream cheese cookies!
Recipe Summary Christmas Cookies Ii
An heirloom recipe from my mother-in-law's recipe file.Ingredients | Christmas Cream Cheese Cookies1 cup butter1 ½ cups white sugar3 eggs1 tablespoon cocoa1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground mace1 teaspoon ground nutmeg½ teaspoon ground cloves½ teaspoon ground allspice¾ teaspoon baking soda½ cup chopped, peeled apple1 cup golden raisins½ pound candied pineapple¼ pound chopped candied orange peel¼ pound candied lemon peel8 ounces dates, pitted and chopped1 pound chopped pecans1 tablespoon bourbon3 cups all-purpose flourDirectionsCream together butter, sugar, and eggs. Beat in flour, cocoa, and cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and soda.Meanwhile soak candied pineapple, orange peel, and lemon peel in bourbon.Add apples, raisins, dates, pecans, and soaked fruits, and mix well.On a greased cookie sheet spoon out half-dollar size cookies, spaced 1/2 inch apart.In a preheated 350 degree (175 degrees C) oven, bake 12-15 minutes.Info | Christmas Cream Cheese CookiesServings:
48
Yield:
48 cookies
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