Date-Nutty Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Name: Date-Nutty Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, light packed; 1 each eggs; ⅓ cup orange juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups rolled oats quick-cooking; 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1 cup coconut, shredded (desiccated) sweetened; 1 cup dates chopped; 1 cup nuts chopped

Servings: persons

3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, light packed
1 each eggs
⅓ cup orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups rolled oats quick-cooking
1 cup flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1 cup coconut, shredded (desiccated) sweetened
1 cup dates chopped
1 cup nuts chopped

1
Preheat oven to 375F (190C)., grease cookie sheets.
2
In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the shortening, brown sugar, egg, orange juice and vanilla extract until well blended.
3
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
4
With the mixer on low speed, beat the flour mixture into the shortening mixture until just blended.
5
Stir in the coconut, dates and nuts.
6
Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
7
Bake one cookie sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned.
8
Cool for 2 minutes on the cookies sheets.
9
Remove to racks to cool completely.

684

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening, 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, light packed, 1 each eggs, ⅓ cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Date-Nutty Oatmeal 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-Nutty Oatmeal Cookies

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