1 c Carrots; Pared, Cut Up
1 lg Apple; Cored, Cut Into
Wedges, DO NOT Peel
1 lg Orange, Cut Into Wedges DO
NOT Peel
1 c Dates; Pitted, Cut Up
1 c Raisins
4 1/2 c Unbleached Flour; Sifted
1 ts Baking Soda
1 ts Ground Cinnamon
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ground Nutmeg
1/4 ts Ground Allspice
1/4 ts Ground Cloves
1 c Butter Or Regular Margarine
2 c Sugar
3 lg Eggs
1 c Walnuts; Chopped
Grind the carrots, apple, orange, dates, and raisins together in a
food grinder, using the medium blade. Set aside. Sift the flour,
baking soda, spices,and salt together, blending well, then set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar together, in a large mixing bowl, until
light and fluffy, using an electric mixer set on medium speed. Add
the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually
stir in the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, blending well.
Stir in the ground fruit mixture and the walnuts. Drop the mixture,
by teaspoonfuls, about 2-inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake
in a preheated 350 Degree F. oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until
golden brown. Remove the cookies from the baking sheets and cool on
wire racks.
Makes 7 1/2 Dozen Cookies
Yields
12 Servings
