Michigan Rocks(Cookies)

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Cuisine: American

Sweet, buttery cookies packed with cinnamon, dates, walnuts, and grapes—perfect for nostalgic snack time, holiday gatherings, or cozy afternoons with coffee.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 lb chopped dates
  • 1 lb chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup cut grapes

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar, margarine, and cinnamon together.
  2. Add eggs, flour, vanilla, and baking soda, mixing well.
  3. Stir in dates, walnuts, and grapes until combined.
  4. Drop teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, or until golden.
  6. Let cool on the sheet before transferring to a rack.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

832 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.6g 21% DV
Total Fat 45.3g 58% DV
Carbs 87.7g 32% DV
Fiber 6g 21% DV
Sugar 30.2g 60% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7156.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 612.5mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.7mg 12% DV
Calcium 153.8mg 12% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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