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minnesota mail carrier cookies

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Diana Perry
@Empebi
Martinez, GA

Don't know the reason for this odd name on this cookie, but for whatever reason they are as special as that name! I got this recipe years ago from a hostess on QVC! It is a delicious cookie, and they disappear quickly!

(1 rating)
yield 2 dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For minnesota mail carrier cookies

  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp
    warm water
  • 3 lg
    eggs, well baten
  • 1 c
    coconut
  • 1 c
    dry oatmeal
  • 1 c
    dates, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 2-1/2 c
    flour

How To Make minnesota mail carrier cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2
    Dissolve the baking soda in warm water, and then combine with all the ingredients.
  • 3
    Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
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