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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 54 |
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This is a family favorite anytime, but especially at the holidays. Sometimes I'll freeze the dough and then bake the cookies when I have time. Ingredients:
4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1 cup butter |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
date filling: |
1 package (16 ounces) whole pitted dates |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 cup water |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. Sift together flour and baking soda. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs; blend well. Add the flour mixture and beat until well mixed. Chill for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
2. Meanwhile, for filling, place dates, sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook until dates are tender and most of the water has evaporated. Stir in nuts; cool.
3. Divide dough into three portions. Between pieces of waxed paper, roll each portion into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread 1/3 of the filling over each. Roll up from one of the long sides. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Dough may be kept in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Slice dough into 1/3-in. cookies.
4. Place on greased baking sheets and bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 9 dozen.
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