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Ingredients
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| light brown sugar (packed): 2 cups |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| water: 2 Tbl (warm) |
| eggs: 3 |
| flaked coconut meat: 1 cup |
| rolled oats: 1 cup |
| dates - deglet noor (chopped): 1 cup |
| walnuts (chopped): 1/2 cup |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 1/2 cups |
Minnesota Mail Carrier Cookies
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"These cookies have a funny name but they sure taste good. Make a plate up for your mail carrier."
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
18 serving(s)
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Dissolve the baking soda in the warm water. Cream the shortening with the brown sugar until light. Stir in the eggs, baking soda mixture, coconut, oatmeal, dates or raisins, nuts and flour. Mix until combined. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.