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Grannys Date-nut Cookies Recipe


Grannys Date-Nut Cookies Recipe Clewing / All my dishes
1 year, 4 months ago
This recipe has been in the family for years. I can't remember a time when Mama or Granny weren't baking these, and Mama says she remembers them from when she was a young teenager (she is now 80). I love these, not only because they are so good, but ... More
Prep:30m Cook:10m Servings:12

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda

Directions
  1. Cream shortening and sugar.
  2. Add eggs and beat well.
  3. Add nuts, dates (after dredging in a small amount of the flour) and vanilla. Beat well.
  4. Sift dry ingredients together, add to mixture. Mix well.
  5. Make into long rolls and wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap. Let stand in refrigerator until firm enough to slice.
  6. Slice ¼” thick and bake on cookie sheet at 375° for 10 minutes.

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Comments

zena824 1 year, 4 months ago said:
I have dates left over from Christmas... I just found a recipe to use them up in.... this sounds really good... Thanks for the post..

maryelizlawson 1 year, 3 months ago said:
I'm in the kitchen now...heating up the oven! This sounds great.


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