Fruited Icebox Cookies (Fruchtplatzchen)
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1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1/4 cup buttermilk
3 1/2 cup all-purpose sifted flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1 1/2 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
1 cup seedless raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup diced candied citron
1 slivered candied cherries,
1 optional
1 slivered nuts, optional
Cream butter. Add sugar gradually, while continuing to cream butter.Add molasses and buttermilk. Mix well. Mix and sift dry ingredients. Combine well with raisins, nuts, dates and citron. Add dry ingredients to first mixture. Mix well. Shape into 2 rolls. Wrap in waxed paper. chill until firm. Cut into slices. 3/8 inch thick. Decorate with cherries and nuts if desired. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 deg for 15 minutes. Yield 3 1/2 dozen cookies.
Lei Gui Bronx,NY
Yield: 1 servings