Thursday 27 December 2012

Christmas Rocks

Christmas Rocks

This is one of the finest recipes provided by easy desserts. Honestly the name is sort of funny but once you have this you`ll not think skeptical of it again. I can say anything I want but honestly just enjoy it and see for yourself how simple yet delicious this recipe is.
Ingredients:
Yield:6Servings
  • 3c all-purpose flour
  • 1T unsweetened cocoa
  • 3/4t baking soda
  • 1t cinnamon
  • 1t mace
  • 1t nutmeg
  • 1/2t ginger,Ground
  • 1/2t allspice
  • 1/4lb candied pineapple
  • 1/4lb citron
  • 1/4lb candied orange peel
  • 1/4lb dates,Pitted
  • 1/4lb figs
  • 1/4c  (or candied cherries),Dried
  • 1lb pecans,Chopped
  • 1c raisins
  • 1/2c  currants,Dried
  • 1c unsalted butter,softened
  • 11/2c sugar
  • 3eggs
  • 1T cold,strong coffee
Directions:


  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.Have ready ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheet(s).
  2. Sift together the flour,cocoa,baking soda and spices.
  3. Cut candied fruits,dates and figs into small pieces and toss with a small amount of the flour mixture.
  4. Combine in a large bowl with the pecans,raisins and currants.
  5. Set aside.
  6. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl of electric mixer on high speed until light,about 2 minutes.
  7. Add the eggs,one at a time,mixing well after each addition. Mix in the coffee. Stop the mixer and add the flour mixture. Mix on low speed just until combined. 
  8. Using a wooden spoon, folding the fruit and nut mixture to coat all the pieces.
  9. Drop batter onto baking sheet in walnut-size mounds leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. 
  10. Bake until set and tops are lightly browned, 14 to 16 minutes. 
  11. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.Store in an air tight container, with a small wedge of apple to keep them soft.
  12. The cookies may be glazed or sprinkled with confectioners'sugar, if desired.
Enjoy!





















Photo by Monica Arellano-Ongpin

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