Spiced date drops
72 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2½ | cup | All-purpose flour |
| ¾ | teaspoon | Baking soda |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Ground cinnamon |
| ½ | teaspoon | Ground cloves |
| 1 | cup | Margarine -- softened |
| 1 | cup | Sugar |
| 3 | larges | Eggs |
| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla extract |
| 8 | ounces | Dates -- pitted, chopped |
| 1 | cup | Black walnuts -- chopped |
Directions
1. Coarsely chop date and walnuts. 2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; set aside. 3. Place softened margarine or butter into large mixer bowl. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth and fluffy using medium speed. Stir in flour mixture with a wooden spoon until well combined. Stir in dates and walnuts. Dough will be very stiff. 4. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour or more. 5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 400-degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Do not overcook. 6. Remove to wire rack and cool completely before storing.
Yield: About 72 cookies.
Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill