FOOD FOR THE GODS

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You'll feel closer to heaven upon tasting this cookie. Makes great giveaways.

Provided by Cookie de Guzman

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Grease and line a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Combine first 4 ingredients. Take 1/2 cup of flour mixture and dredge the dates.
  • Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after every addition. Gradually stir in flour mixture.
  • Add dates and walnuts and stir until completely combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Lower heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake for 30-40 minutes or until done.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes and cut into bars. Wrap individually with foil or colored cellophane wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 169 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

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