Russian Rocks I

These have dates, candied cherries and candied pineapple.

• Calories: 173 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
• ½ cup warm water
• 1 pound candied pineapple
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 pound red and green candied cherries, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream sugar and butter together; add beaten egg yolks. Mix baking soda with warm water and add to creamed mixture.

Step 2

Sift flour and spices together and beat into butter/egg mixture. Add chopped dates and chopped candied fruits. Fold in beaten egg whites.

Step 3

Drop on baking sheet and bake in preheated 300-degree F (150 degree C) oven for 20 minutes.