Cordial Cherry Cookies, or Bars |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 42 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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If you like cherry cordials you are absolutely going to love these. And if not.. You can any dried fruit in the given amount. I have done this with coconut and pineapple and cherries for Christmas, I have done them with plain raisins and pumpkin as well... Hope you enjoy. Ingredients:
1 cup dried cherries |
3/4 cup chocolate chips |
1 cup shortening |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
3 cups of sifted flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon nutmeg |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 cup cherry juice |
Directions:
1. Cook cherries or any dried fruit in water to cover until soft. Drain reserving 1/2 cup of juice for later. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. sift dry ingredients together and add alternately with cherry juice and adding flour mixture. Add cherries and chips. Drop my teaspoonful on a greased cookie sheet and bake 12 minutes 350*.
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