popcorn fruit cookies

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31 Pinches
Union City, PA
Updated on Jan 7, 2011

This recipe came from my Searchlight Recipe Book, copyright in 1931. I love to make different recipes that are easy and have ingredients we usually have in our cupboards. By making unique cookies we get a new outlook on cookies.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely ground popped corn
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup finely cut dried fruit of your choice
  • 1/2 cup melted shortening
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 - egg well beaten
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup corn-meal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder

How To Make popcorn fruit cookies

  • Step 1
    Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, nutmeg, salt, and corn meal. Combine shortening and sugar. Add egg. Add Milk and water. Mix thoroughly. Add flour mixture, popped corn, and dried fruit. Mix thoroughly. Turn onto lightly floured board. Roll in sheet 1/3 inch thick. Cut with floured cutters. Place on slightly oiled baking sheet.
  • Step 2
    Bake in hot oven 425 degrees 10-12 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Microwave popcorn will work on this recipe if it is regular popcorn and not a real buttery popcorn.

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