Grandma Orcutt'S Date Cookies Recipe

Name: Grandma Orcutt'S Date Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 2 cups brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 cup chopped dates; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts

1
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time them stir in the vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar, gradually stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Using your hand or a large wooden spoon, stir in the dates and walnuts. If your dates have clumped together, you can toss them with a little bit of the flour.
2
Divide the batter into two pieces and roll them into logs about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap them in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill for at least 8 hours or overnight.
3
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
4
Remove the logs from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a sharp knife, cut each one crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. Place the rounds onto the prepared cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
5
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

1075

kcal

Calories

Fat

193

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 2 cups brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Grandma Orcutt'S 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.

Grandma Orcutt'S Date Cookies

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