Billy Goats Recipe

Name: Billy Goats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cloves ground; 1 teaspoon allspice ground; 2 cups walnuts chopped; 2 cups dates finely chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves ground
1 teaspoon allspice ground
2 cups walnuts chopped
2 cups dates finely chopped

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and grease some cookie sheets.
2
Cream the shortening and sugar together.
3
Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat until smooth and blended, then beat in the sour cream.
4
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and allspice, then stir and toss them together.
5
Add to the first mixture, and beat until completely mixed.
6
Add the nuts and dates, and mix well.
7
Drop heaping teaspoonsful of the dough about 2 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
8
Bake for about 12 minutes, until the cookies are delicately browned around the edges.
9
Transfer to racks to cool completely.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Billy Goats falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Billy Goats

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