grandma parson's cheery cherry date nut drop cookies

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Jane Whittaker
Massena (now in FL), NY

My sister has a life long bud, Mary Jane who had a Grandma Parsons that loved to bake. Grandma Parsons gave this recipe to my Mom, and so there cookies have been in both families for several generations now. These cookies are moist and loaded with fruits,nuts and dates, a perfect Christmas combination.

(4 ratings)
yield 3 dozen cookies
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For grandma parson's cheery cherry date nut drop cookies

  • 3 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 2 c
    light brown sugar, packed
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    buttermilk
  • 1 c
    walnuts, chopped
  • 1 c
    maraschino cherries, halved
  • 2 c
    dates, chopped

How To Make grandma parson's cheery cherry date nut drop cookies

  • 1
    Sift together flour, soda, salt. Set aside.
  • 2
    Cream butter, brown sugar, eggs. Mix til light and fluffy
  • 3
    Add creamed mixture alternately with flour mixture, then add buttermilk.
  • 4
    Stir in nuts, cherries, dates.
  • 5
    Drop by teaspoons on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • 6
    Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or unti lightly browned.

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