DATE DROP COOKIES

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These cookies are very moist and delicious! You may use Pecans or English Walnuts for the nuts. My friends and I like them with Pecans. If you wish to make these healthier you can substitute 3 cups of whole wheat flour for 3 cups of the white flour.

Provided by Becky Burgess

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 Tbsp boiling water
1 lb chopped and pitted dates
2 c shortening
2 c dark brown sugar
1 c white granulated sugar
2 tsp baking soda
4 large eggs (beaten)
6 c white flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
2 c coarsely chopped pecans or english walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Pour boiling water over dates, set aside. Cream shortening and sugars. Beat in eggs. In a separate bowl sift together the dry ingredients. Combine the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Drain excess water from dates, stir in the vanilla. Add dates and nuts to cookie dough. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 12 minutes.

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