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Ingredients
| dates - deglet noor (chopped): 1/3 cup (pitted and chopped) |
| water: 1/2 cup (boiling) |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 cup |
| unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted): 1/4 cup |
| baking powder: 1 tsp |
| multipurpose shortening: 3/4 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1/4 cup |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| Corn Flakes: 2 cups |
Afghans
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"This cookie is chocolatey, chewy and sweet."
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
48 serving(s)
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Directions
- In small cup, cover chopped dates with boiling water and let soak for 10 - 15 minutes. (If necessary, add additional boiling water to cover.) Drain liquid and discard.
- Combine flour, cocoa and baking powder and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in dates and beat in vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in cornflakes.
- Break off pieces of dough (walnut sized). Roll into balls and place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 - 15 minutes or until firm. Cool on wire racks.