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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| baking powder: 1 tsp |
| baking soda: 3/4 tsp |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1 cup |
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| eggs: 3 |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| quick oats: 2 cups |
| dates - deglet noor (chopped): 1 cup (pitted and chopped) |
| walnuts (chopped): 1/2 cup |
Oatmeal Date Cookies
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"These cookies are easy to make and one of my favorites."
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
24 serving(s)
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease cookie sheets.
- In 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 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 spoon.
- Stir in oats, dates and walnuts.
- Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, on cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on racks.