Fruit 'n' Spice Rounds Recipe

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While looking for a way to use an abundance of dates I had on hand, I came across this recipe. With raisins and walnuts - and a delectable lemon glaze - these quickly became a family favorite.

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Fruit 'n' Spice Rounds Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield: 30 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups finely chopped dates
1 cup finely chopped raisins
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the dates, raisins and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hour or until easy to handle.
On a floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients until smooth; brush over warm cookies. Yield: 5 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 242 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 111 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Fruit 'n' Spice Rounds in Best of Country Cookies , p45