Dried Fruit Cookie Recipes - Darwin's Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup/150 g all-purpose/plain flour

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• 2 tbsp water

• 3/4 cup/75 g finely chopped dates

• 3/4 cup/150 g currants

• 6 tbsp butter, softened

• 1/2 cup/100 g granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1/2 cup/50 g finely chopped pecans

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/gas 6. Butter two cookie sheets. Sift the flour and cinnamon into a medium bowl.

2. Mix the baking soda and water in a small bowl. Add the dates and currants.

3. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

4. Add the egg, beating until just blended. Stir in the date and currant mixture. Mix in the dry ingredients and pecans.

5. Drop tablespoons of the dough 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on the sheets until the cookies firm slightly. Transfer to racks and let cool completely.