Prune Cookiescookies 1 cup cooked prunes 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs, well beaten 1 1/4 cup cake flour 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla Drain prunes. Remove pits. Cut prunes into pieces. Cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and eggs. Beat thoroughly. Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add to first mixture. Beat thoroughly. Add prunes and flavoring. Mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto well-oiled baking sheet. Bake in hot oven (400 F) about 12 minutes. 15 servings. The Household Searchlight |
