Date Drop Cookies II

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Date cookies topped with a walnut piece. A simple confectioners' sugar icing may be drizzled over the cooled cookies if desired.

Servings:
24
Yield:
1 to 2 - dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup shortening

  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 2 ½ cups dates, pitted and chopped

  • 1 cup walnut halves

Directions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.

  2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar. Beat in the egg and the sour cream. Gradually blend in flour mixture. Fold in dates.

  4. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 1-1/2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Press a walnut half into the center of each cookie.

  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored. Cool cookies on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152 Calories
6g Fat
24g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 145mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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