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Oatmeal - Date Cookies
Author/Submitted by:
Servings: 4
Categories:
Cookies
/
Desserts
Ingredients: 2
cups
sifted flour 1
teaspoon
baking powder 3/4
teaspoon
baking soda 1/2
teaspoon
salt 1
cup
brown sugar,
packed
1
cup
shortening 1/2
cup
sugar 3
eggs 1
teaspoon
vanilla 2
cups
quick-cooking oats 1
cup
cut up pitted dates 1/2
cup
chopped walnuts
Directions:
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
Cream together shortening and both sugars in bowl until light and fluffy,
using electric mixer at medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating
well after each. Blend in vanilla.
Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing well with spoon.
Stir in oats, dates and walnuts. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls, about 2
inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes
or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets to cool on racks.
Makes 4 dozen.
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