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 c. white flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. graham or whole wheat flour; 1 egg; 1/3 c. thick sour cream; 1 c. light brown sugar; 1/3 c. shortening; 1 c. dates, cut in small pieces; 1 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

1 c. white flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. graham or whole wheat flour
1 egg
1/3 c. thick sour cream
1 c. light brown sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. dates, cut in small pieces
1 tsp. vanilla

1
Sift white flour; add leavening materials and salt.
2
Then add whole wheat flour.
3
Beat the egg and add sour milk and the sugar. Beat until they are well mixed.
4
Melt the shortening and add to the egg mixture.
5
Add the white flour, then the graham or whole wheat flour, dates and vanilla.
6
Beat until all are thoroughly mixed. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased pan; bake in a hot oven about 15 minutes.
7
Let cookies stand a few minutes after removing them from pan.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. white flour, 3 tsp. baking powder, 1/4 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. salt, 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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