Mrs. Claus's Cookies
Anne Ritchings
Chewy, macaroon-type cookies reputed to be Santa’s favorites.
ingredients
- 1/2 C unsalted butter softened
- 1 C sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp rum flavoring
- 1 1/4 C flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 C chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 C chocolate chips
- 1 C sweetened grated coconut
- 1 C finely chopped mixed candied fruit
directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking sheets
- 2
In a large bowl of mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla and rum flavoring.
- 3
Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture. Stir in nuts, chocolate, coconut and fruit.
- 4
Drop batter by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes (less for chewy cookies, more for crispy) or until golden. Transfer to racks to cool.
Source: Christmas Memories Cookbook from Mystic Seaport
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