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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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From our Electric magazine by Jimmie L. Crick West Kentucky RECC. Makes 2 dozen. Ingredients:
1/2 cup margarine |
1/2 cup brown sugar |
1/2 cup white sugar |
1/2 teaspoon soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 egg, beaten |
2 cups flour |
filling |
1/2 lb. dates |
1/3 cup water |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup chopped nuts |
Directions:
1. To make filling, bring dates, water, and sugar to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
2. When slightly cool, add nuts.
3. For cookies, cream margarine, sugars, and egg together.
4. Mix dry ingredients together and add to creamed ingredients to form dough.
5. (If dough is too dry, add a few drops of water at a time.)
6. Roll out between wax paper to 8x10 inches.
7. Spread filling on dough and roll up like jelly roll.
8. Wrap in wax paper and put in refrigerator.
9. When cool, cut 1/4-inch slices off ends.
10. Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
12. Makes 2 dozen.
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14. Note from writer: I like this recipe because you can keep it in the refrigerator and slice off as much as you need.
15. The unused portion keeps well until you are ready to use it.
16. My family really enjoys this cookie.
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