Date Drop Cookies Recipe

Name: Date Drop Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup warm water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 (8-ounce) packages chopped dates; 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 (8-ounce) packages chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans

1
Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Dissolve soda in water; stir into creamed mixture.
2
Sift together flour, salt, cinnamon, and cloves in a medium mixing bowl; add dates and pecans, stirring to coat well. Add to creamed mixture, stirring until thoroughly blended.
3
Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks.

674

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 2/3 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Date Drop 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.

Date Drop Cookies

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