Spiced Prune Cookies
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 37 minutes
Description: These delightful cookies are a cherished recipe passed down from the mother of a dear friend, a handwritten gem that adds a sentimental touch to every batch. While many mistake the star ingredient for dates, the secret lies in the luscious prunes, adding a unique sweetness to each bite. However, the true magic is in their taste, prompting even the most skeptical to surrender to their delicious allure without question.
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, < 60 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Butter |
| 2 | Brown sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 3 1/2 | Flour |
| 1 | Baking soda |
| 1 | Nutmeg |
| 1 | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | Clove |
| 1/2 | Milk |
| 2 | Prunes |
| 1 | Walnuts |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 111.8
- Fat Content: 4.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.5mg
- Sodium Content: 49.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 9.3g
- Protein Content: 1.5g
Yield: Approximately 60 cookies
Recipe Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cream together the brown sugar, eggs, and butter until light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove, ensuring they are evenly mixed.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, stirring until well incorporated.
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Stir in the milk, chopped prunes, and walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Chill the dough for at least one hour to firm it up, making it easier to handle and enhancing the flavors.
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Using a teaspoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a greased or lined cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy these delightful spiced prune cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage for a comforting treat that is sure to please even the most discerning palates.
