Merry Cookies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Festive and hearty, Merry Cookies combine candied fruit, dates, and pecans for a chewy, flavorful treat perfect for holiday gatherings and special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 pound candied fruit
  • 1/2 pound dates
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and add sugar; beat until fluffy.
  2. Add eggs and beat well.
  3. Combine candied fruit, chopped dates, flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  4. Add the fruit and date mixture to the batter.
  5. Stir in applesauce, vanilla, and chopped pecans.
  6. Drop by teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1114 kcal 56% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.2g 20% DV
Total Fat 52.9g 68% DV
Carbs 141.5g 51% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 70.9g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 287.8mg 13% DV
Potassium 619.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 145.3mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1% DV
Calcium 183mg 14% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

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

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