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Recipe
| Measurements | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1½ cups | Flour |
| ⅔ cup | Shortening |
| ¼ tsp | Baking Soda |
| 1 cup | Brown Sugar |
| ½ tsp | Baking Powder |
| 2 | Eggs, Slightly Beaten |
| ¼ tsp | Salt |
| 2 cups | Broken Nuts |
| ½ tsp | Cloves |
| 2 cups | Raisins |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 2 cups | Chopped Dates |
| ½ tsp | Allspice |
| 2 Tbsp | Sherry or Brandy |
Instructions
- Sift flour; measure; add soda, baking powder, salt, spices; sift again.
- Cream shortening; gradually add sugar & continue to beat until light.
- Add slightly beaten eggs & mix well.
- Add nuts, raisins, & dates.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with wine.
- Chill.
- Drop by tsp. 2 or 3 inches apart on greased sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes.
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