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WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WITH MACADAMIA NUTS

WORLD'S BEST COOKIES

The whole kitchen will smell wonderful. These freeze well if tightly wrapped.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until soft and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill dough thoroughly.

Preheat oven to 375ø. Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured board. Cut with cookie cutters and arrange on ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top; press down lightly.

Bake at 375ø for about 5 minutes or until edges start to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 2530 - Calories from Fat 1074
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 42%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 52%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 119g, Saturated Fat 62g, Cholesterol 461mg, Sodium 1941mg, Total Carbohydrate 332g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g, Protein 32g, Vitamin A 3891 units, Vitamin C 3 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 6 units

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F with rack in middle of oven. Combine butter, sugar and salt in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, if you have one, and beat at medium speed until creamy. Add the eggs and poppyseed paste and beat until incorporated. Reduce speed to slow and slowly add the flour. Beat until incorporated. Using 2 soup spoons, drop tablespoon dollops of batter 1-inch apart onto a lightly buttered or non-stick cookie sheet. Place cookies in the oven for 15 minutes. Edges should be light golden brown when done. Remove from oven and let cool completely, then sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 37 - Calories from Fat 19
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 50%, Protein 6%, Carbohydrate 44%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 8mg, Total Carbohydrate 4g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 79 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units

Combine sugar, shortening, eggs and prunes. Beat until well blended. Add sifted dry ingredients; stir in walnuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Top each with 1/4 chopped prunes, skinside up. Bake in 375-degree oven 12 to 14 minutes. If batter seems too stiff to drop add a little prune juice. Yield: 5 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 1252 - Calories from Fat 545
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 44%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 52%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 61g, Saturated Fat 9g, Cholesterol 128mg, Sodium 276mg, Total Carbohydrate 162g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 0g, Protein 15g, Vitamin A 857 units, Vitamin C 2 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 3 units

Using a large kettle, boil molasses, sugar and vinegar until it snaps when tested in cold water. Stir constinuously. Remove from heat. Quickly add butter and puffed rice, mixing well. Pour into buttered pan or cookie sheet, spreading the mixture out to about 1-inch thickness. Let cool and then break into serving pieces. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 866 - Calories from Fat 104
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 12%, Protein 0%, Carbohydrate 88%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 31mg, Sodium 276mg, Total Carbohydrate 190g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 0g, Vitamin A 434 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 27 units

In mixing bowl cream shortening and sugar together until fluffy; blend in egg. Put in pumpkin, pineapple, oats and nuts; stir thoroughly. Add the sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately; drop by spoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake in 400-degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes. One cup applesauce may be substituted for milk and pineapple. Yield: 6 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 765 - Calories from Fat 299
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 39%, Protein 6%, Carbohydrate 54%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 33g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 37mg, Sodium 827mg, Total Carbohydrate 104g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 0g, Protein 12g, Vitamin A 9099 units, Vitamin C 4 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 3 units

Mix all ingredients well; drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake at 375-degrees 12 minutes or until golden brown. Chocolate chips or M & M candies may be substituted for raisins. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 1766 - Calories from Fat 687
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 39%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 56%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 76g, Saturated Fat 12g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 776mg, Total Carbohydrate 248g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 0g, Protein 22g, Vitamin A 27036 units, Vitamin C 8 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 7 units

Mix and sift flour, salt, baking powder, and soda; stir in oats; set aside. Cream sugars with shortening and spices; beat in egg. Add flour mixture alternately with pumpkin. Stir in dried figs, walnuts and orange peel. Drop by Tablespoons on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375F degrees for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 127 - Calories from Fat 46
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 36%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 59%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 6mg, Sodium 117mg, Total Carbohydrate 19g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g, Protein 2g, Vitamin A 1523 units, Vitamin C 1 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units

In a pot, combine the sugar, water, raisins, shortening & salt. Stir over a gentle heat until the sugar & shortening has melted. Raise heat & bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat & cool.

Sift dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add the cooled mixture & mix well. Drop by the teaspoonful onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 1918 - Calories from Fat 280
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 15%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 80%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 31g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 2043mg, Total Carbohydrate 385g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 0g, Protein 25g, Vitamin A 23 units, Vitamin C 6 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 11 units

Boil raisins and water for 5 minutes; cool. Cream shortening and sugars; add eggs, raisins and vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients and nuts; mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400-degrees until done. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 1878 - Calories from Fat 724
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 39%, Protein 6%, Carbohydrate 56%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 80g, Saturated Fat 13g, Cholesterol 159mg, Sodium 336mg, Total Carbohydrate 262g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 0g, Protein 26g, Vitamin A 258 units, Vitamin C 3 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 7 units

Cream together shortening, sugar, honey, egg and peel. Stir in flour, soda, salt and oats; beat well. Add raisins. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake abouve oven center at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until evenly browned. Let stand on sheets 2 to 3 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool. Makes about 36 cookies.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 106 - Calories from Fat 44
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 42%, Protein 3%, Carbohydrate 55%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 6mg, Sodium 58mg, Total Carbohydrate 15g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 9 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Combine flour, salt, soda, and oats; add to creamed mixture. Press half of crumb mixture into a greased 13x9x2-inch pan. Spread raspberry jam over crumb mixture. Sprinkle remaining half of crumb mixture over the jam. Bake at 400~ for 20 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

Note. Other fruit jams or preserves may be substituted for the raspberry jam, if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 66 - Calories from Fat 28
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 42%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 53%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 8mg, Sodium 88mg, Total Carbohydrate 9g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 111 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units

Stir together flour, margarine or butter, and sour cream in a large mixing bowl, till thoroughly combined. Divide dough in half. Cover; chill for 3 hours.

Roll each half of dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Using a 1-3/4 to 2 inch round cookie cutter cut dough. Spread about 1/4 tsp. raspberry fruit on top of half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies.

Stir together sugar and 1 Tbsp. water. Brush over cookies. Place cookies on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 oven for 15 to 20 minutes or till done. Remove cookies and cool on a wire rack.

Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan melt chocolate pieces and shortening over low heat till melted, stirring constantly. Dip one side of each of the cookies into melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with almonds. Cool until set. Makes about 72.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 56 - Calories from Fat 35
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 63%, Protein 4%, Carbohydrate 33%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 1mg, Sodium 31mg, Total Carbohydrate 5g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 112 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units

Mix all ingredients and form in small balls. Mixture will be sticky. Roll balls in shredded coconut. Refrigerate overnight. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 766 - Calories from Fat 245
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 32%, Protein 8%, Carbohydrate 60%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 27g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 673mg, Total Carbohydrate 115g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 0g, Protein 15g, Vitamin A 28 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 5 units

These refrigerator nut cookies take on a different flavor by substituting brown sugar to make butterscotch; cinnamon to make cinnamon slices; or grated orange peel and almonds for orange- almond slices.

In a large bowl, mix sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda and nuts. Divide dough into 3 parts. Shape each part into a roll 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 7 inches long. Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Heat oven to 400ø. Cut dough into 1/8-inch slices. Place 1 inch part on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until light brown, 7-9 minutes. Immediately remove from baking sheet. Cool on racks.

Variations:

Butterscotch slices: Substitute packed brown sugar for the sugar; omit nuts.

Cinnamon slices: Substitute 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar for the sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the vanilla; omit nuts or not.

Orange-almond slices: Stir in 1 Tablespoon grated orange peel with the sugar and substitute 1/2 cup finely chopped blanched almonds for the nuts.

Yield: about 7 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 4383 - Calories from Fat 2099
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 48%, Protein 6%, Carbohydrate 46%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 233g, Saturated Fat 123g, Cholesterol 922mg, Sodium 4758mg, Total Carbohydrate 506g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 0g, Protein 65g, Vitamin A 7593 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 9 units

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F. Cream butter, sugar and salt together until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Gradually beat in flour and baking soda, then mix in chocolate and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 175 - Calories from Fat 96
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 55%, Protein 4%, Carbohydrate 41%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 28mg, Sodium 91mg, Total Carbohydrate 18g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 2g, Vitamin A 175 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units

Beat eggs until thick and creamy; gradually beat in sugar, salt, flour and baking powder. Add vanilla. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 744 - Calories from Fat 81
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 11%, Protein 9%, Carbohydrate 80%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 354mg, Sodium 611mg, Total Carbohydrate 149g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 17g, Vitamin A 529 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 2 units

* dissolved in a little warm water This mildly spicy cookie will be a big hit with everyone who loves fruit and nuts.

Preheat oven to 375ø.

In a large bowl, cream butter with sugar and eggs until fluffy. In a separate bowl, sift flour with cinnamon and cloves. Slowly beat flour into butter and sugar. Add the dissolved baking soda. Stir in raisins, dates and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375ø for 7-9 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 4957 - Calories from Fat 1874
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 38%, Protein 6%, Carbohydrate 56%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 208g, Saturated Fat 90g, Cholesterol 757mg, Sodium 1824mg, Total Carbohydrate 695g, Dietary Fiber 11g, Sugars 0g, Protein 75g, Vitamin A 5439 units, Vitamin C 11 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 23 units

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray 8-inch square baking pan with light vegetable cooking spray. In medium saucepan over low heat, melt corn oil spread. Add sugar; stir until well blended. Remove from heat; stir in cocoa and espresso powder. Add egg substitute; stir to blend. Stir in flour and walnuts. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake 25 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle powdered sugar over top. Cut into bars. Makes 16 bars.

Calories: 100 Protein: 2 g Fat: 3 g Sodium: 55 mg Carb: 16 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Calories from fats: 27%

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 120 - Calories from Fat 41
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 34%, Protein 7%, Carbohydrate 59%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 53mg, Total Carbohydrate 18g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 2g, Vitamin A 270 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units

* (2 cups loosely packed) Children will love these-they are fun to make and to eat. Adults will also find them irresistible.

Preheat oven to 375ø.

In large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat egg yolks and milk until well blended. Add flour, sugar, butter, vanilla and salt; beat ingredients until just mixed. Increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes, occasionally scraping bowl. Divide dough in half.

On floured pastry cloth, with lightly floured stockinette- covered rolling pin, roll one dough half 1/8-inch thick. With 2 1/4-inch fluted-edged cookie cutter, cut dough into rounds; with 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out centers from half of rounds. Reserve the dough scraps.

Using a pancake turner, place rounds 1/2-inch apart on un- greased cookie sheets; bake at 375ø 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. With pancake turner, remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Repeat cutting and baking with second half of dough, rerolling scraps.

Prepare frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer, place all frosting ingredients (except food color) and beat at low speed for 2 minutes. Scrape sides of bowl and continue beating at high speed for 6 minutes. Divide frosting into thirds and tint with food color.

On bottom side of cookie without a hole, spread teaspoonful of either green, pink or yellow frosting; top with a cookie with a hole in it to make a "sandwich." Repeat with remaining cookies and frosting. (Use any leftover frosting for graham crackers or cupcakes.) Yield: about 42 sandwich cookies

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 5243 - Calories from Fat 2710
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 52%, Protein 3%, Carbohydrate 45%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 301g, Saturated Fat 135g, Cholesterol 915mg, Sodium 4834mg, Total Carbohydrate 595g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g, Protein 38g, Vitamin A 7638 units, Vitamin C 1 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 5 units

These are perfect for a busy mother-simple to make with a minimum of ingredients.

Preheat oven to 350ø.

Cream together butter and sugar; add applesauce. Mix in baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.

Dredge raisins in flour, then add both flour and raisins to batter.

Bake in a greased 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan for 20-25 minutes at 350ø. Cool thoroughly in pan. Frost with a powdered sugar glaze. Cut into bars.

Yield: 36 pieces.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 3257 - Calories from Fat 866
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 27%, Protein 4%, Carbohydrate 69%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 96g, Saturated Fat 58g, Cholesterol 249mg, Sodium 2957mg, Total Carbohydrate 565g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 0g, Protein 32g, Vitamin A 3520 units, Vitamin C 10 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 8 units

Cream butter and sugar together until very fluffy. Add 1 tablespoon of the sifted dry ingredients; stir in well-beaten egg, flavoring and sesame seeds. Blend in remainder of flour. Drop by small spoonfuls, widely spaced, onto a greased and floured cookie sheet. Bake about 8 minutes at 375-degrees. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 655 - Calories from Fat 417
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 64%, Protein 9%, Carbohydrate 27%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 46g, Saturated Fat 18g, Cholesterol 168mg, Sodium 524mg, Total Carbohydrate 44g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g, Protein 15g, Vitamin A 1052 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 5 units

Melt the chip in a double boiler. Stir in shoestring potatoes and peanuts; drop on waxed paper until cold and well set. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 227 - Calories from Fat 165
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 72%, Protein 17%, Carbohydrate 11%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 18g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 8mg, Total Carbohydrate 6g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 0g, Protein 10g, Vitamin A 0 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units

COMBINE BUTTER, sugar and salt in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, if you have one, and beat at medium speed until creamy. Add condensed milk and vanilla and beat until incorporated. Reduce speed to slow and slowly add the flour and then the cornstarch. Beat until incorporated. Divide the dough unto 4 balls, wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until firm. Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. Keep lifting the dough and, if it sticks to the surface, sprinkle with a little more flour. Preheat oven to 300F. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough, or use a knife to cut dough into 2-inch squares. Place on a non-stick or lightly buttered cookie sheet, and replace in the refrigerator to chill, about 15 minutes. Place rack in the middle of the oven. Place cookies in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. The cookies should color only slightly. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 129 - Calories from Fat 71
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 55%, Protein 4%, Carbohydrate 41%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 21mg, Sodium 28mg, Total Carbohydrate 13g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 295 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units

"Skidaddle Ridge, New Brunswick, came by its name because it was a hideout for draft dodgers. The "Skidaddlers were Democrats who, not in sympathy with the Republican Party during the Civil War; "skidaddled" out of the country. Most of them returned home after the war, but many stayed to settle in New Brunswick and Southern Ontario.

These cookies are frequently packed in the lunch boxes carried by hunters in this region."

Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Cream together the butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Beat in the egg and fruit cocktail. Stir in the dry ingredients and add the walnuts. Drop batter from a teaspoon about 2 inches about on a greased baking sheet. Bake in 350 oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. MAKES: about 6 dozen

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 3898 - Calories from Fat 1657
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 43%, Protein 6%, Carbohydrate 52%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 184g, Saturated Fat 92g, Cholesterol 586mg, Sodium 3535mg, Total Carbohydrate 504g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 0g, Protein 56g, Vitamin A 7043 units, Vitamin C 10 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 14 units

Melt butter in skillet; add sugar, salt, eggs and dates. Cook over moderate heat; stir continuously after mixture starts to boil, about 5 minutes or until mixture rolls from pan. Remove from heat and add Rice Krispies and nuts. Put on cookie sheet until cool enough to handle. Form into 2 rolls; roll in confectioners' sugar and coconut and slice. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 1362 - Calories from Fat 619
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 45%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 50%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 69g, Saturated Fat 49g, Cholesterol 149mg, Sodium 1263mg, Total Carbohydrate 169g, Dietary Fiber 8g, Sugars 0g, Protein 17g, Vitamin A 1752 units, Vitamin C 22 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 8 units

Melt butter in skillet; add dates. In a bowl, beat eggs; add sugar, salt and vanilla. Pour over dates and butter; cook for 3 minutes. Add nuts. Remove from heat and pour over Rice Krispies; mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto coconut and form into balls. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 898 - Calories from Fat 285
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 32%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 64%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 32g, Saturated Fat 12g, Cholesterol 183mg, Sodium 782mg, Total Carbohydrate 143g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 0g, Protein 11g, Vitamin A 2256 units, Vitamin C 18 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 4 units

Cream shortening & sugar for 30 seconds. Beat in the vinegar. Add flour, tartar, soda & salt. Mix well. Form into 1 inch balls & roll in the combined cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 4199 - Calories from Fat 2068
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 49%, Protein 2%, Carbohydrate 48%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 230g, Saturated Fat 35g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 1874mg, Total Carbohydrate 507g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 0g, Protein 26g, Vitamin A 10 units, Vitamin C 1 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 5 units

Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in Molasses, 1 egg & water. Add dry ingredients beat well. Drop from teaspoon on well greased baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes in 375 F oven.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 2977 - Calories from Fat 898
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 30%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 64%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 100g, Saturated Fat 18g, Cholesterol 213mg, Sodium 3603mg, Total Carbohydrate 480g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 0g, Protein 40g, Vitamin A 4088 units, Vitamin C 1 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 46 units

* to sprinkle on top of cookies Sour cream adds a special touch to many foods, including these delicious cookies. For a perfect snack, serve with a big glass of cold milk or with hot tea.

Preheat oven to 425ø.

In a large bowl, mix sugar, shortening, butter, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in remaining ingredients and mix well.

Divide dough into 3 parts. Roll out each part 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut with 2-inch cookie cutter and sprinkle with sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake at 425ø for about 6-8 minutes, or until almost no imprint remains when touched lightly in center. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 4 1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 3300 - Calories from Fat 1227
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 37%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 57%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 136g, Saturated Fat 49g, Cholesterol 383mg, Sodium 2513mg, Total Carbohydrate 474g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g, Protein 45g, Vitamin A 2594 units, Vitamin C 1 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 5 units

Rinse and drain raisins. Cream sugar and shortening; add beaten eggs and sour cream. Beat well. Sift flour with baking powder, soda, salt and nutmeg; add sour cream mixture and mix thoroughly. Blend in vanilla and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400-degrees about 12 minutes. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 1453 - Calories from Fat 485
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 33%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 62%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 54g, Saturated Fat 11g, Cholesterol 162mg, Sodium 965mg, Total Carbohydrate 224g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g, Protein 18g, Vitamin A 456 units, Vitamin C 2 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 3 units

Place flour, salt, baking powder and soda into a sifter. Cream butter with sugar until well blended; beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift in flour mixture, adding alternately with sour cream and beating well to make a thick batter. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 4 inches apart on greased cookie sheets; spread into 2 inch rounds. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake at 400-degrees 12 minutes or until lightly golden around edges. Remove from cookie sheets; cool on wire racks. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 1477 - Calories from Fat 467
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 32%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 63%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 52g, Saturated Fat 26g, Cholesterol 255mg, Sodium 1225mg, Total Carbohydrate 233g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 20g, Vitamin A 1729 units, Vitamin C 1 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 2 units

Speculaas are a traditional Dutch biscuit or cookie baked on St. Nicholas' Eve (Dec. 5).

PREHEAT OVEN TO 325F. Mix all ingredients but the almonds and candied fruit peel together. Add milk until it makes a stiff paste that can be rolled out. Roll into sheets and then press blanched almonds and chopped candied peel on top, if you desire. Cut into rectangles roughly 2-by-4-inches and transfer to a greased cooking sheet. Bake until light brown.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 175 - Calories from Fat 72
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 41%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 54%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 21mg, Sodium 237mg, Total Carbohydrate 24g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 2g, Vitamin A 291 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units

Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till well blended. Add molasses & beat again for a few seconds. Stir in the dry ingredients & spices in order, ensuring that they are well blended after each addition. Add flour a little at a time. Mix thoroughly.

Roll out dough till paper thin, you can do this in several batches. Cut with cookie cutters & place on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes at 375F.

Makes 60.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 1451 - Calories from Fat 536
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 37%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 59%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 60g, Saturated Fat 10g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 1489mg, Total Carbohydrate 212g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g, Protein 17g, Vitamin A 19 units, Vitamin C 1 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 21 units

Big, soft and delicious! Preheat oven to 325ø.

In a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir to blend; add sifted ingredients and beat until thoroughly mixed.

Lightly grease cookie sheets (or use non-stick cookie sheets). Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake at 325ø 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly brown. Remove carefully and cool on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.

Variation: If children under 2 years old will be eating these, use sunflower seeds instead of nuts. Yield: 5 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 5017 - Calories from Fat 2211
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 44%, Protein 7%, Carbohydrate 49%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 246g, Saturated Fat 126g, Cholesterol 931mg, Sodium 3718mg, Total Carbohydrate 619g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 0g, Protein 83g, Vitamin A 7870 units, Vitamin C 4 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 31 units

Combine shortening, salt, vanilla and nutmeg. Add brown sugar and eggs and cream well. Add flour and soda alternately with milk. Add raisins and nuts. Let stand 10 minutes. Place on cookie sheet by spoonfuls. Bake in 350-degree oven 10 to 12 minutes. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 1454 - Calories from Fat 629
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 43%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 52%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 70g, Saturated Fat 11g, Cholesterol 108mg, Sodium 657mg, Total Carbohydrate 189g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g, Protein 17g, Vitamin A 183 units, Vitamin C 1 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 6 units

DOUGH: Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter and cream cheese. Blend in coconut and preserves. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake at 350-degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Cool and frost. FROSTING: Blend all ingredients until smooth. Yield:2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 1651 - Calories from Fat 645
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 39%, Protein 3%, Carbohydrate 58%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 72g, Saturated Fat 46g, Cholesterol 181mg, Sodium 1256mg, Total Carbohydrate 239g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 0g, Protein 13g, Vitamin A 2499 units, Vitamin C 18 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 3 units

DOUGH: Stuff dates with nuts. Cream shortening and sugar until light; beat in egg. Sift dry ingredients together; add alternately with sour cream. Stir in dates; drop onto cookie sheet. Bake at 400-degrees 8 to 10 minutes. FROSTING: Combine all ingredients; cook until light brown. Frost cookies. Yield: 5 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 929 - Calories from Fat 349
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 38%, Protein 4%, Carbohydrate 59%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 39g, Saturated Fat 11g, Cholesterol 77mg, Sodium 277mg, Total Carbohydrate 136g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 0g, Protein 8g, Vitamin A 586 units, Vitamin C 1 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 3 units

Cream first six ingredients. Stir in remaining ingredients. Roll into balls and flatten onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Can also use salted peanuts.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 259 - Calories from Fat 127
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 49%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 46%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 14g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 18mg, Total Carbohydrate 30g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 3g, Vitamin A 9 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with ligh vegetable cooking spray. In large mixer bowl, beat corn oil spread and granulated sugar on medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sour cream, vanilla, egg white and orange peel; beat until well blended. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Drizzle glaze (below) over cookies. Makes about 4 dozen cookies. (2 cookies with glaze is a serving.)

Calories: 100 Protein: 1 g Fat: 4 g Sodium: 50 mg Carb: 14 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Calories from fats: 36% Cocoa Glaze: In small saucepan over low heat, melt spread. Stir in water and cocoa. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick. Do not boil. Remove from heat; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until of drizzling consistency.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 49 - Calories from Fat 13
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 26%, Protein 7%, Carbohydrate 67%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 1g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 1mg, Sodium 38mg, Total Carbohydrate 8g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 85 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour, beating well. Stir in flavorings. Pour the batter into a lightly greased 15x10x1-inch jellyroll pan, spreading evenly. Lightly cut through batter with a small knife to mark off 24 squares. Spoon about 1 tablespoon pie filling in center of each square. Bake at 350~ for 45 minutes or until lightly browned. Batter will puff up around filling while baking. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes. Cut into squares, and remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 169 - Calories from Fat 78
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 46%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 49%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 56mg, Sodium 89mg, Total Carbohydrate 21g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 2g, Vitamin A 342 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units

Preheat oven to 375F. Beat butter, sugars, vanilla & water till creamy. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Spread batter in 8" square pan. Sprinkle with chocolate. Bake in 375F oven for 1 minute. Remove pan. Run knife through top for marbled effect, bake for 15 to 20 minutes or till cake tested inserted inside comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 205 - Calories from Fat 109
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 53%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 42%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 6g, Cholesterol 29mg, Sodium 148mg, Total Carbohydrate 21g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 3g, Vitamin A 240 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units

1. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, whipped topping, and egg. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Batter will be very thick and sticky.

2. Drop by teaspoonsful into powdered sugar; roll lightly to coat. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Yields: 5-6 dozen

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 11 - Calories from Fat 7
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 67%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 28%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 1g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 4mg, Sodium 2mg, Total Carbohydrate 1g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 0g, Vitamin A 30 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units

Beat together butter and sugar in small bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon peel, vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in flour until thoroughly incorporated. Add water, a few drops at a time, only until dough starts to come away from side of bowl. Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350 deg. Lightly grease 4 cookie sheets. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8" thickness. Cut out var-ious shapes using cookie cutters or homemade cardboard patterns, or free- hand. Reroll scraps and cut out. Make small holes with wooden pick if planning to hang cookies. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until beginning to brown around edges. Removecookies to wire rack to cool before decorating. Prepare icing: Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer until foamy. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar. Continue to beat untion thick and creamy. Add just enough water to get a good spreading consistency. Tint with food coloring, if you wish. Spread evenly over cookies. Decorate with glitter, sprinkles, dragees and cinnamon red hots, if

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 96 - Calories from Fat 27
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 29%, Protein 4%, Carbohydrate 67%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 17mg, Total Carbohydrate 16g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 115 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units

Cook suagr, butter, cocoa and milk to rolling boil; boil 30 seconds. Remove from heat; add vanilla, peanut butter, coconut and nuts. Pour over rolled oats; stir well. Drop by teaspoons on waxed paper; cool. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 2091 - Calories from Fat 756
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 36%, Protein 6%, Carbohydrate 58%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 84g, Saturated Fat 44g, Cholesterol 133mg, Sodium 594mg, Total Carbohydrate 302g, Dietary Fiber 15g, Sugars 0g, Protein 32g, Vitamin A 1942 units, Vitamin C 2 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 8 units

Place butter, milk and sugar in saucepan; put over low heat until mixture starts to bubble. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper or cookie sheet. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 974 - Calories from Fat 305
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 31%, Protein 6%, Carbohydrate 63%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 34g, Saturated Fat 17g, Cholesterol 66mg, Sodium 552mg, Total Carbohydrate 153g, Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 0g, Protein 14g, Vitamin A 969 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 3 units

* Use plain cake mix without pudding added. Combine margarine, cake mix and one egg. Stir together until dry ingredients are moistened. Pat mixture into bottom of well-greased 15x10 inch jellyroll pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 325~F. Beat remaining two eggs lightly then beat in cream cheese and powdered sugar. Stir in coconut and nuts. Pour over mixture in jellyroll pan. Bake at 325~F for 45 to 50 minutes or unti golden brown. Cool to room temperature before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 177 - Calories from Fat 88
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 50%, Protein 4%, Carbohydrate 46%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 37mg, Sodium 85mg, Total Carbohydrate 20g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 2g, Vitamin A 334 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units

Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Cream together butter, sugar and vanilla thoroughly; beat in eggs. Stir in dry ingredients, milk and vinegar. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Bake in 350-degree oven 12 to 15 minutes until edges are brown. Remove form cookie sheets while warm. Tield: 5 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 545 - Calories from Fat 247
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 45%, Protein 6%, Carbohydrate 49%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 27g, Saturated Fat 16g, Cholesterol 153mg, Sodium 481mg, Total Carbohydrate 66g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 8g, Vitamin A 1069 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units

VARIATIONS: Use Cocoa Krispies instead of Rice Krispies. Melt 2 squares of unsweetened chocolate with the marshmallows. Add 1/4 cup peanut butter to marshmallows. Add 1 cup raisins with Rice Krispies. Add 1 cup of salted peanuts with Rice Krispies.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 0 - Calories from Fat 0
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 0%, Protein 0%, Carbohydrate 0%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 0g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 0mg, Total Carbohydrate 0g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 0g, Vitamin A 0 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units

Beat shortening till fluffy. Add sugar & continue to beat until well combined. Add the rest of the ingredients in order, beating well after each addition. When the ingredients are well mixed, wrap the mixture in waxed paper & refrigerate for 1 hour to make the dough easier to handle.

On a floured board, roll out the dough until it is about an 1/8 inch thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut into cookies & place on a cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 275F. Cool for a couple of minutes on the sheet & then remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 2726 - Calories from Fat 1540
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 57%, Protein 0%, Carbohydrate 43%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 171g, Saturated Fat 27g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 2487mg, Total Carbohydrate 296g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 16 units, Vitamin C 1 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 28 units

1. Measure Special K cereal; crush to 1 1/2 cups. Set aside. 2. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Set aside. 3. Place margarine and sugar in large mixer bowl; beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients; mix until thoroughly combined. Stir in Special K and walnuts. Drop by level measuring-tablespoon onto lightly greased baking sheets. 4. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove immediately from baking sheets; cool on wire racks. Yield: about 5 dozen Walnut Chews, 2 1/2" in diameter.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 84 - Calories from Fat 34
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 40%, Protein 6%, Carbohydrate 54%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 13mg, Sodium 75mg, Total Carbohydrate 11g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 170 units, Vitamin C 1 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units

Legend has it that bakers started making pastry in the form of crescents following the Turkish siege of Vienna in 1683.

Preheat oven to 350ø.

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and ground walnuts. Make a little well in the flour mixture and add the egg yolks. Cut butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture. Knead thoroughly and shape into a ball. Add flour, if needed, to prevent the dough from sticking to the bowl.

Cut the ball in 4 parts and shape each part in a roll about inch thick. Cut 1/4-inch pieces and form small crescents in the palm of your hand. Place crescents on a greased baking sheet and bake about 9-10 minutes, until light brown.

While still warm, roll the crescents in the confectioners sugar (be careful, they break very easily), then place them on a board to cool. Store in a cookie tin. The flavor actually improves with time. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 3877 - Calories from Fat 2602
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 67%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 28%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 289g, Saturated Fat 127g, Cholesterol 907mg, Sodium 1912mg, Total Carbohydrate 267g, Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 0g, Protein 51g, Vitamin A 7756 units, Vitamin C 5 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 8 units

A simple cookie that goes well with a cold glass of milk. Preheat oven to 350ø.

In a large bowl, blend together shortening or butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add spices. Stir in sour cream or buttermilk, then add walnuts, raisins and dates. Stir well.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Top each cookie with a whole walnut. Bake 12-15 minutes at 350ø. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Yield: 6 dozen.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 7383 - Calories from Fat 3102
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 42%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 53%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 345g, Saturated Fat 56g, Cholesterol 471mg, Sodium 2646mg, Total Carbohydrate 978g, Dietary Fiber 16g, Sugars 0g, Protein 92g, Vitamin A 1459 units, Vitamin C 17 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 29 units

BLEND BUTTER, SUGARS, EGG,AND VANILLA UNTIL FLUFFY, STOPPING ONCE TO SCRAPE DOWN SIDES OF BOWL, ABOUT 1 MIN. ADD FLOUR,BAKING SODA AND SALT AND MIX UNTIL JUST COMBINED. DO NOT OVER MIX. STIR IN WHITE CHOCOLATE CHUNKS AND NUTS. MOUND DOUGH BY 1/3 CUPFULS ONTO LIGHTLY GREASED COOKIE SHEET, SPACE ABOUT 2 IN. APART. BAKE IN PREHEATED 375 DEGREE OVEN UNTIL LIGHLY BROWN AROUND EDGES, ABOUT 15 MIN.COOL ON COOKIE SHEET FOR 3 MIN, THEN REMOVE TO RACKS AND COOL COMPLETLEY. STORE IN AIR-TIGHT CONTAINER. (CAN BE PREPARED AHEAD. STORE COOKIES UP TO 4 DAYS AT ROOM TEMP. OR FREEZE 3 WKS.)

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 455 - Calories from Fat 257
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 57%, Protein 4%, Carbohydrate 39%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 29g, Saturated Fat 13g, Cholesterol 59mg, Sodium 157mg, Total Carbohydrate 44g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 485 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units

Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg. Mix well. Add oil and vanilla and mix. Add oats, cornflakes, coconut and nuts. Stir well. Add flour, baking soda and salt and mix well. Form into balls size of small walnuts. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with fork dipped in water. Cookies must be flattened for proper texture. Bake 325 degrees for 12 minutes. Allow to cool on sheet for few minutes before removing.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 79 - Calories from Fat 44
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 56%, Protein 4%, Carbohydrate 40%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 7mg, Sodium 59mg, Total Carbohydrate 8g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 93 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 0 units