1 c Carrots; Pared, Cut Up
1 lg Apple; Cored, Cut Into
Wedges, DO NOT Peel
1 lg Orange, Cut Into Wedges DO
NOT Peel
1 c Dates; Pitted, Cut Up
1 c Raisins
4 1/2 c Unbleached Flour; Sifted
1 ts Baking Soda
1 ts Ground Cinnamon
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ground Nutmeg
1/4 ts Ground Allspice
1/4 ts Ground Cloves
1 c Butter Or Regular Margarine
2 c Sugar
3 lg Eggs
1 c Walnuts; Chopped
Grind the carrots, apple, orange, dates, and raisins together in a food
grinder, using the medium blade. Set aside. Sift the flour, baking soda,
spices,and salt together, blending well, then set aside. Cream the butter
and sugar together, in a large mixing bowl, until light and fluffy, using
an electric mixer set on medium speed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating
well after each addition. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients into the
creamed mixture, blending well. Stir in the ground fruit mixture and the
walnuts. Drop the mixture, by teaspoonfuls, about 2-inches apart on greased
baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 350 Degree F. oven for 10 to 12 minutes
or until golden brown. Remove the cookies from the baking sheets and cool
on wire racks.
Makes 7 1/2 Dozen Cookies
From
Yields
12 Servings