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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 1/2 cups |
| baking powder: 1 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1 tsp |
| ground cloves: 1/2 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| shortening - vegetable: 1/2 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| eggs: 2 |
| dates - deglet noor (chopped): 1 1/2 cups (pitted and chopped) |
| walnuts (chopped): 1 cup (chopped) |
Date Drop Cookies
Credit: Food.com
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
30 min -
Servings
36 serving(s)
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- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in the dates and walnuts.
- Drop the dough by spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.