Poor Boy Cookies

Name: Poor Boy Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. chopped dates; 1/2 c. Crisco; 1 1/4 c. water; 2 chopped apples; 1 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. nuts; 2 c. flour

Eats Now Editorial Team · 734 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Poor Boy Cookies – a delicious recipe with dates, Crisco, water, apples, sugar, egg. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. Crisco
1 1/4 c. water
2 chopped apples
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts
2 c. flour

1
Simmer dates,
2
Crisco,
3
water and apples for 15 minutes and let cool.
4
Mix remaining ingredients and then add to other mixture.
5
Pour
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on
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greased cookie sheet.
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Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 to 15
9
minutes.
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When
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cool
12
ice
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with
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a thin powdered sugar icing. Cut in squares and these can be frozen.

734

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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. chopped dates, 1/2 c. Crisco, 1 1/4 c. water, 2 chopped apples, and more.

Yes, Poor Boy 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
734 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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