Fruit and Nut Cookies

By GmaJan12

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup chopped red maraschino cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped green maraschino cherries
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Details

Servings 42

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape into three 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 7 dozen.