Description
A traditional Newfoundland cookie, best enjoyed with a hot mug of tea!
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 400
- 1/2 cup raisin
- 1/2 cup dates, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
- 2 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 1/2 cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- In a sauce pan combine the raisins, dates and water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, set aside to cool.
- In a bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and all the spices, mix well and set aside.
- In a separate bowl cream together the shortening, the brown sugar and the molasses.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating until incorporated.
- Add the vanilla and mix.
- Add the raisins and dates, mix by hand.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the toasted pecans.
- Drop the cookies onto parchment lined baking trays.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Place on rack to cool.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Recipes