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Spiced Date Drops
Author/Submitted by: Jo Anne Merrill
Servings: 72
Categories:
Cookies
/
Desserts
Ingredients: 2 1/2
cups
all-purpose flour 3/4
teaspoon
baking soda 1/2
teaspoon
salt 1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon 1/2
teaspoon
ground cloves 1
cup
margarine,
softened
1
cup
sugar 3
large
eggs 1
teaspoon
vanilla extract 8
ounces
dates,
pitted, chopped
1
cup
black walnuts,
chopped
Directions:
1. Coarsely chop date and walnuts.
2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves;
set aside.
3. Place softened margarine or butter into large mixer bowl. Add
sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth and fluffy using medium speed.
Stir in flour mixture with a wooden spoon until well combined. Stir in
dates and walnuts. Dough will be very stiff.
4. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour or more.
5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased
cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 400-degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until
lightly browned. Do not overcook.
6. Remove to wire rack and cool completely before storing.
Yield: About 72 cookies.
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