Peanutty Chocolate Cookies




1 cup butter2 cups brown sugar2 eggs4 cups sifted flour1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. soda1/2 cup nut meats1/2 cup pitted dates1/2 cup maraschino cherries Cream butter and sugar together; add eggs. Sift flour, salt, cinnamon and soda together. Add 1/2 cup of flour mixture to the fruits and nuts. Add the dry ingredients to…
1/2 cup butt.er or shortening1 cup heated molasses1/3 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)3/4 tsp. ginger1/4 tsp. cloves3/4 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. nutmeg1/4 tsp. allspicedash of salt3/4 tsp. soda3-3/ 4 cups sifted flour Combine shortening and molasses. Add sugar, spices, salt and soda. Add flour, let stand in cold place 1 to 2 hours. Place small amount…
1 cup shortening 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2-1/2 cups sifted flour 1 tsp. soda 2 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. salt 4 tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Shape into tiny balls of the size of walnuts….