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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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If you like dates, you will like these. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup vegetable shortening |
1 cup granulated sugar |
2 eggs |
1 1/2 cups dates, pitted and chopped |
1 cup walnuts, chopped |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in the dates and walnuts.
4. Drop the dough by spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
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