Christmas rocks

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[edit] Ingredients

• 3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp mace
• 1 tbsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/4 lbs candied pineapple
• 1/4 lbs citron
• 1/4 lbs candied orange peel
• 1/4 lbs Pitted dates
• 1/4 lbs figs
• 1/4 cup Dried or Candied cherries
• 1 lbs Chopped pecans
• 1 cup Raisins
• 1/2 cup Dried currants
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cup Sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp Cold, strong coffee

[edit] Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
   
2. Have ready ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheet(s).
   
3. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and spices.
   
4. Cut candied fruits, dates and figs into small pieces and toss with a small amount of the flour mixture.
   
5. Combine in a large bowl with the pecans, Raisins and currants.
   
6. Set aside.
   
7. Beat butter and Sugar in large bowl of electric mixer on high speed until light, about 2 minutes.
   
8. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
   
9. Mix in the coffee.
   
10. Stop the mixer and add the flour mixture.
    
11. Mix on low speed just until combined.
    
12. Using a wooden spoon, fold in the fruit and nut mixture to coat all the pieces.
    
13. Drop batter onto baking sheet in walnut-size mounds leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
    
14. Bake until set and tops are lightly browned, 14 to 16 minutes.
    
15. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
    
16. Store in an airtight container, with a small wedge of Apple to keep them soft.
    
17. The cookies may be glazed or sprinkled with confectioners" Sugar, if desired.

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