Cheddar Fruit And Nut Cookies Recipes

FRUIT AND NUT STRUDEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Using on/off turns, blend first 3 ingredients in processor until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; divide in half. Flatten each dough piece into thin rectangle. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm enough to roll, about 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out 1 dough piece on lightly floured surface to 14x10-inch rectangle. Spread with 1 cup preserves, then sprinkle with 1 cup coconut, 1 cup walnuts and 1/2 cup raisins. Starting at 1 long side, roll up dough jelly-roll style, enclosing filling. Push ends in to compress log to 12-inch length; seal ends. Transfer strudel to baking sheet, seam side down. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
• Bake strudels until golden, about 45 minutes. Slide spatula under hot strudels to loosen from sheet. Let cool on sheet. Cut strudels crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. (Store airtight for up to 3 days.)

FRUIT AND NUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• Cream shortening, butter or margarine and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly, I use my electric mixture usually on high power to really whip it up good.
• Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture.
• Mix well.
• Add fruit and nuts.
• Chill for at least 1/2 hour for easier handling.
• Shape dough into smooth rolls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Wrap in waxed paper or clear wrap and chill overnight or until firm.
• Slice with sharp knife in 1/4 inch slices.
• Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes or until golden.

FRUIT AND NUT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Combine brown sugar, sugar and vegetable oil thoroughly.
• Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
• Blend in banana, walnuts, coconut and raisins.
• Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
• Add to first mixture along with oats.
• Blend until well combined.
• Shape dough into 1" balls; place on parchment paper lined baking sheet and press down with a fork which has been dipped in warm water.
• Bake for 12 to 14 minutes.

MIXED FRUIT-AND-NUT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
• Put butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until smooth. Add sugars, and mix until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in eggs one at a time until combined; mix in vanilla.
• Reduce mixer speed to low. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in coconut, apricots, dates, macadamias, and pistachios.
• Drop batter, 2 heaping tablespoons at a time, onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven; transfer cookies on parchment paper to a wire rack to cool completely.