Main Ingredients:

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

-Keywords: Christmas, 1/2 ts Salt
-Cookies, Fruits, Gifts 1/2 ts Cinnamon; Ground
1/2 c Butter Or Regular Margarine 1/2 ts Cloves; Ground
1/2 c Brown Sugar; Firmly Packed 1/2 c Raisins
2 Eggs; Lg 1/2 c Mixed Candied Fruits
1 1/4 c Unbleached Flour; Sifted 1/2 c Dates; Chopped
1/2 ts Baking Powder 1/2 c Walnuts; Coarsely Chopped

-----------------------VANILLA ICING----------------------------
1 c Confectioners' Sugar 1/2 ts Vanilla
1 tb Milk

Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a medium mixing bowl,
using an electric mixer on medium speed, until light and fluffy. Add
the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift the
flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves together. Gradually
stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in the raisins, candied fruit,
dates and walnuts. Drop the mixture by teaspoonfuls, about 2-inches
apart, on greased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F.
oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the
baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
Frost with Vanilla Icing when completely cool. Makes 3 dozen. VANILLA
ICING: Combine all of the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and beat
until smooth.

From: Sandee Eveland Date: 10-11-93 From: Jr Byers
Date: 20 Apr 94
Submitted By DALE SHIPP On 12-16-94

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