Christmas Cookie

==Ingredients==
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
* ¾ tsp baking soda
* 1 tbsp cinnamon
* 1 tbsp mace
* 1 tbsp nutmeg
* ½ tsp ground ginger
* ½ tsp allspice
* ¼ lbs candied pineapple
* ¼ lbs citron
* ¼ lbs candied orange peel
* ¼ lbs pitted dates
* ¼ lbs figs
* ¼ cup dried or candied cherries
* 1 lbs chopped pecans
* 1 cup raisins
* ½ cup dried currants
* 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1½ cup sugar
* 3 eggs
* 1 tbsp cold, strong coffee
==Directions==
# Heat oven to 350°F.
# Have ready ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheet(s).
# Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and spices.
# Cut candied fruits, dates and figs into small pieces and toss with a small amount of the flour mixture.
# Combine in a large bowl with the pecans, raisins and currants.
# Set aside.
# Beat butter and sugar in large bowl of electric mixer on high speed until light, about 2 minutes.
# 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.
# Using a wooden spoon, fold in the fruit and nut mixture to coat all the pieces.
# Drop batter onto baking sheet in walnut-size mounds leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
# Bake until set and tops are lightly browned, 14 to 16 minutes.
# Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
# Store in an airtight container, with a small wedge of apple to keep them soft.
# The cookies may be glazed or sprinkled with confectioner's sugar, if desired.
Category:Cookie Recipes