Holiday Hunks

Name: Holiday Hunks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c. softened butter; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 eggs; 1 tsp. baking soda; 2 Tbsp. hot water; 3 c. plain flour; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground cloves; 1 lb. chopped pecans; 1 lb. raisins; 1 lb. chopped dates

Vegetarian Dairy

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Festive and rich, these holiday hunks combine nuts, dried fruits, and warm spices for a delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings and cookie platters.

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Ingredients

1 c. softened butter ⓘ
1 1/2 c. sugar ⓘ
3 eggs ⓘ
1 tsp. baking soda ⓘ
2 Tbsp. hot water ⓘ
3 c. plain flour ⓘ
1 tsp. cinnamon ⓘ
1 tsp. ground cloves ⓘ
1 lb. chopped pecans ⓘ
1 lb. raisins ⓘ
1 lb. chopped dates ⓘ

Instructions

Mix softened butter and sugar until creamy.
Add eggs and dissolved baking soda, then mix well.
Stir in flour, cinnamon, and ground cloves until combined.
Fold in chopped pecans, raisins, chopped dates, and chopped cherries.
Drop teaspoon-sized hunks onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 7 to 10 minutes until golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

952 kcal 48% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV

Total Fat 55g 71% DV

Carbs 118.9g 43% DV

Fiber 16.4g 59% DV

Sugar 42g 84% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7066.5mg 100% DV

Potassium 985.3mg 21% DV

Cholesterol 140.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.5mcg 2% DV

Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV

Calcium 316mg 24% DV

Iron 6.6mg 37% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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