Date Surprises Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 (8-oz) package chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups regular oats, uncooked
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cook over low heat 30 minutes or until thickened. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Dissolve soda in buttermilk, and add to creamed mixture, stirring well. Combine flour, oats, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring well. Chill 2 hours.
  3. Roll into 1-inch balls; place half of balls 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Press each ball into a 2 1/2-inch circle. Spoon 1 teaspoon reserved date mixture onto circle. Shape remaining balls into 2 1/2- inch circles, and place on top of date mixture; pinch edges together to seal. Bake at 325° for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly, and remove to wire racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3949.43 Kcal (16535 kJ)
Calories from fat 1900.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 211.18g 325%
Cholesterol 13.48mg 4%
Sodium 3783.27mg 158%
Potassium 940.18mg 20%
Total Carbs 494.06g 165%
Sugars 297.49g 1190%
Dietary Fiber 9.48g 38%
Protein 29.24g 58%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 393.9mg 39%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 383.37 Kcal (1605 kJ)
Calories from fat 184.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.5g 325%
Cholesterol 1.31mg 4%
Sodium 367.24mg 158%
Potassium 91.26mg 20%
Total Carbs 47.96g 165%
Sugars 28.88g 1190%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 38%
Protein 2.84g 58%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 10%
Iron 0.5mg 28%
Calcium 38.2mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 95.8
    Points
  • 110
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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