German Fruit Cookies

• 3/4 c. seedless raisins
• 3/4 c. prunes
• 1/2 c. candied cherries
• 1/2 c. walnuts
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. butter
• 1/2 c. coffee
• 1/2 c. molasses
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. anise seed
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. anise extract
• 1/4 nutmeg
• 3 1/4 c. regular all-purpose flour

1. Grind fruits and nuts together.
2. Combine sugar, butter, coffee and molasses in a 3-quart saucepan.
3. Simmer 5 minutes.
4. Cool. Blend in flour and fruit mixture.
5. Chill at least 4 hours (overnight is fine).
6. Shape into 1-inch balls with well floured hands.
7. Place on greased cookie sheets.
8. Bake at 350u0b0 for 15 to 18 minutes.
9. Dip warm cookies in warm glaze.

raisins, prunes, candied cherries, walnuts, sugar, butter, coffee, molasses, eggs, soda, salt, anise seed, cinnamon, anise, nutmeg, regular

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1030485 (may not work)