Spiced Prune Cookies Recipe

Name: Spiced Prune Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 37 min
Total time: 67 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter; Brown Sugar; 2 large eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; Baking Soda; Nutmeg; Cinnamon; Clove; ½ cup milk; 1 cup pitted prunes (finely chopped); Walnuts

These subtly sweet and intensely spiced cookies are a family heirloom, passed down through generations. Many mistake the rich, dark fruit for dates – but the secret ingredient is plump, juicy prunes! This recipe, lovingly preserved in the original handwritten notes, delivers a delightful surprise with every bite. Prepare to be amazed by the perfectly balanced flavors of warm spices, chewy prunes, and crunchy nuts. A true taste of tradition!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 37 mins

Calories 111.8 kcal

Protein 2g

Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spiced Prune Cookies

1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
Brown Sugar
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
Baking Soda
Nutmeg
Cinnamon
Clove
½ cup milk
1 cup pitted prunes (finely chopped)
Walnuts

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How to Make Spiced Prune Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in ½ cup milk, 1 cup pitted prunes (finely chopped), and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.