Fruit-Filled Spritz Cookies - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups chopped dates
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons orange juice
• 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup ground nuts
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt