Date Drop Cookies II

Name: Date Drop Cookies II
Ingredients: 1.25 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup shortening; 0.75 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 0.5 cup sour cream; 2.5 cups dates, pitted and chopped; 1 cup walnut halves

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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.

Recipe by Rosina

Updated on July 14, 2022

Servings:

24

Yield:

1 to 2 - dozen

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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

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside.
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.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 1-1/2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Press a walnut half into the center of each cookie.
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.