Date Cookies Recipe

Name: Date Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 lb. dates, cut up; 1/2 c. water; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 c. chopped nuts; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. shortening; 2 eggs, well beaten

Servings: persons

1 lb. dates, cut up
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs, well beaten

1
Cook dates, water, 1/2 cup sugar and nuts until thick.
2
Cool. Sift flour, soda and salt.
3
Cream shortening and blend in 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar.
4
Add eggs and beat.
5
Stir in vanilla and flour mixture.
6
Mix until dough is smooth.
7
Divide dough into 2 equal parts.
8
Roll out 1/4 inch thick.
9
Spread with 1/2 of date mix.
10
Roll up like a jelly roll.
11
Chill and cut in 1/4-inch slices.
12
Do the same with other half.
13
Bake at 400u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dates, cut up, 1/2 c. water, 1/2 c. sugar, 1 c. chopped nuts, and more.

Yes, Date Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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