Family-style cookies

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupCarrots; Pared, Cut Up
1largeApple; Cored, Cut Into
Wedges, DO NOT Peel
1largeOrange, Cut Into Wedges DO
NOT Peel
1cupDates; Pitted, Cut Up
1cupRaisins
cupUnbleached Flour; Sifted
1teaspoonBaking Soda
1teaspoonGround Cinnamon
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonGround Nutmeg
¼teaspoonGround Allspice
¼teaspoonGround Cloves
1cupButter Or Regular Margarine
2cupsSugar
3largesEggs
1cupWalnuts; Chopped

Directions

Grind the carrots, apple, orange, dates, and raisins together in a food grinder, using the medium blade. Set aside. Sift the flour, baking soda, spices,and salt together, blending well, then set aside.

Cream the butter and sugar together, in a large mixing bowl, until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer set on medium speed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, blending well.

Stir in the ground fruit mixture and the walnuts. Drop the mixture, by teaspoonfuls, about 2-inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 350 Degree F. oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the cookies from the baking sheets and cool on wire racks.

Makes 7½ Dozen Cookies