Oatmeal Date Cookies

Name: Oatmeal Date Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.75 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup shortening; 3 eggs; 0.5 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups quick cooking oats; 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped; 0.5 cup chopped walnuts

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These oatmeal-date cookies are easy to make and are one of my favorites.

Recipe by M Souder

Updated on September 7, 2022

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

4 dozen

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease cookie sheets.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together shortening and both sugars until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer at medium speed.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Blend in vanilla.
Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing well with a spoon.
Stir in oats, dates, and walnuts.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on racks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233	Calories
11g	Fat
31g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 120mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 32mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 108mg	2%

* 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.