[VermiciousKnid]

Carlo,

It's my pleasure; I love sharing recipes!

When you DO get the time to make the Delectibites, please note that the dough is not normal cookie dough...it is bumpy from the walnuts, and seems too dry at first. I find that mixing the dough with my hands does the trick. Just keep schmushing it till it all sticks together.

Regards,

[carlo3b]

I find that mixing the dough with my hands ....Just keep schmushing it...

No problem, it's my favorite pastime...LOLOL

[carlo3b]

 COCONUT RAISIN FILLED CHRISTMAS COOKIESDOUGH

• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. soda
• 2 tsp. cream of tartar

FILLING

• 1 c. raisins
• 1 c. coconut
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. water
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 1/2 c. black walnuts

FILLING:
Mix all ingredients together and cook 5 minutes or until clear.
DOUGH
1) Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; stir in egg.
2) Combine milk and vanilla; set aside.
3) Combine flour, soda and cream of tartar; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing well after each addition.
4) Roll half of dough on lightly floured board to 1/8 inch thickness, cut with 2 inch round cookie cutters.
5) Place on lightly greased baking sheets; spread 1 teaspoon filling over each.
6) Roll remaining dough to 1/8 inch thickness; cut with 2 inch round cookie cutters and place over filling.
7) Lightly press outer edges together.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
 

[carlo3b]

This one is truly unique, surprisingly my grandkids love this,

HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE COOKIES

• 1 c. butter, softened
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. pitted dates, chopped
• 3 c. pecans, chopped
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. candied pineapple,
• chopped
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. candied cherries, quartered

1)Cream butter and sugar.
2)Add eggs, beat well. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add the rest.
3) Drop on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees for 13 minutes.