Posted by: Phyllis MN on Thu, Mar 16, 00 at 13:54


FRUIT FILLED SPRITZ 12-15 min. in 375 degree oven
Sift together 4 cp. flour, 1/2 tsp. soda, 1/2 tsp. salt and set aside.
Cream 1 cup butter. Gradually add 1 cup gran. sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cream well; blend in 3 beaten eggs, 1/2 tsp. vanilla and 1/2 tsp. almond extract. Add dry ingredients gradually and mix well. Chill about 2 hours. Prepare filling(see below) After dough is chilled, use saw-tooth spritz, and press dough across ungreased cookie sheet. Spread filling on each strip; press second strip over. Bake. Cut into 2" bars immediately.
FILLING: Combine in saucepan, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/4 cup cut up dates; 2 tsp. orange rind. Cook on med. heat, stirring often, til thick. Cool. Stir in 1/2 finely chopped cherries (either candied or maraschino(latter drained)), 1/2 cup coconut, 1 cup chopped nuts.