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This cookie is chocolate-y, chewy, and sweet.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup boiling water
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup shortening
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cornflakes cereal

Steps:

  • 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 corn flakes.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 18.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Ashraf Muyugu
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The lamb was so tender and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Adis Nhlanhla
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I've been looking for a good Afghan recipe and this one definitely fits the bill. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Mashud Rafid
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the flavors and the lamb was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lote Vi
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this dish was amazing. The meat was so tender and the spices were perfectly balanced. I would definitely make this again.


Israr Hussain Abbasi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Louis Moolman
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I love Afghan food and this dish did not disappoint. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the spices were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Mohammed Abdillahi
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The lamb was so tender and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Suzan Alhaj
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I've been looking for a good Afghan recipe and this one definitely fits the bill. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


samrawit tesema
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the spices were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Afghan food.


fredinho kwame
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Athanasius Mukonda
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this dish changed my mind. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.


Almaz Lemma
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the lamb was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


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