Categories: Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 to 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 8 oz. candied red cherries, chopped
• 8 oz. candied green cherries, chopped
• 6 candied pineapple rings, chopped
• 2 cups chopped dates
• 6 cups chopped walnuts
• 2 to 3 Tbsp. brandy, optional

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and ginger. Set aside.
3. In an extra-large mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla and buttermilk and mix thoroughly. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix well. Fold in the candied fruit, dates and walnuts.
4. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake 18 to 20 minutes. Immediately after removing from the oven, brush cookies with brandy (if desired). Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Store in air tight container.

5. makes about 6 dozen

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