GRANDMA PARSON'S CHEERY CHERRY DATE NUT DROP COOKIES
My sister has a life long bud, Mary Jane who had a Grandma Parsons that loved to bake. Grandma Parsons gave this recipe to my Mom, and so there cookies have been in both families for several generations now. These cookies are moist and loaded with fruits,nuts and dates, a perfect Christmas combination.
Provided by Jane Whittaker
Categories Cookies
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Sift together flour, soda, salt. Set aside.
- 2. Cream butter, brown sugar, eggs. Mix til light and fluffy
- 3. Add creamed mixture alternately with flour mixture, then add buttermilk.
- 4. Stir in nuts, cherries, dates.
- 5. Drop by teaspoons on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
- 6. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or unti lightly browned.
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Laura Burch
b.laura75@yahoo.comThese cookies were a disaster! They spread out too much and they were too dry. I don't know what I did wrong.
bishop michael joseph
m-bishop@aol.comI'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted them from the recipe. The cookies were still delicious.
Adeel Zulfiqar
z-adeel@hotmail.frI had a hard time finding glace cherries, so I used dried cherries instead. They worked just fine.
Anthony Storey
a63@gmail.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
LilLani5280 Garcia
g@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of drop cookies, but these were really good. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
faizi shah
faizi.shah@gmail.comThese cookies are so moist and chewy. They're the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
sana Mahmood
m-sana59@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The cherries, dates, and nuts are a perfect match.
Rajib Rajib
rajib19@hotmail.comThese cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and they always get rave reviews from my guests.
Bruce Nixon
bruce_n65@gmail.comI love that these cookies are made with wholesome ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family.
Winfred Karimi
winfred.karimi52@hotmail.comThese cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get them involved in the kitchen.
Bolan Bugti
bugti-bolan27@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of cherries, but I loved these cookies. The dates and nuts balance out the tartness of the cherries perfectly.
Sajid Javeed
sajid_javeed65@gmail.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover dried fruit and nuts. I always have a batch of these in my freezer for when I need a quick snack or dessert.
Metro Tmobile
tmobile.metro@aol.comI love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're also not too sweet, which I appreciate.
Rachmila Tamang
tamang23@aol.comThese cookies are so good! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.
Marker
marker67@gmail.comI've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're soft and chewy with a great flavor. I love that I can use different types of nuts and dried fruit to make them my own.
Kagiso Lizzie
l.k@gmail.comThese cookies were a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of cherries, dates, and nuts. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.