DATE AND WALNUT COOKIES
This recipe comes from "Treasured Recipes Old and New 1975," a community cookbook by the Schuyler-Brown Homemakers Extension in Iowa Falls. It was contributed by Wilma Miller, who credits the recipe to her great-aunt. Ms. Miller wrote that the original recipe called for two pounds of walnuts, but that she prefers it with pecans "and not that many." That makes sense. Mixing in even a pound of nuts requires the arms of a sturdy farm wife. The recipe yields enough for an entire church supper.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 7 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line one or more baking sheets with parchment. Place flour in a bowl and whisk in the salt, cinnamon and cloves. Set aside.
- Cream butter and brown sugar together by hand or in an electric mixer. Beat in eggs. The mixture will not be smooth. Dissolve the baking soda in 1 tablespoon hot water and stir it in. Stir in the dates and nuts. The batter will be heavy and not easy to mix. Work in the flour mixture, about a third at a time. If your electric mixer has a dough hook, use it for working in the flour.
- Scoop heaping teaspoons of batter onto prepared baking sheet or sheets, making craggy mounds about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Space them about 1 1/2 inches apart; the cookies will not spread very much. (Alternatively, for neater cookies, you can roll the batter into balls between your palms, then lightly press them down with the back of a spoon or the tines of a fork.) Allow to sit at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking. Depending on the size of your oven and your baking sheets, you can form the cookies ready to bake on sheets of parchment paper on your countertop, then transfer them to baking sheets in shifts.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until nicely browned. Let cool, then dust with sifted confectioners' sugar. If you plan to freeze some of the cookies, do not dust them with confectioners' sugar; wait until after they thaw.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 110, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 59 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry. I think I'll add some more butter next time.
asif butt
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Norb gift
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.
Elvir Emirhafizovic
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and addictive. I can't stop eating them!
Monan Chakma
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.
Andre Ilunga
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge hit. The kids loved them!
Abdala Goro
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them!
Maria Thomas
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of dates, but I loved these cookies. The walnuts and spices really balance out the sweetness of the dates.
fasial khan
[email protected]I've tried several date and walnut cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are perfectly chewy and flavorful.
muna love Abubakar
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're always appreciated.
Todd Sanford
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Arson bee
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover dates. They're also a healthy snack option.
Gamer Boy Sakib
[email protected]I love the combination of dates and walnuts in these cookies. They're so chewy and flavorful.
Wafa Khan
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and they always put a smile on my face.
Osthir Riyan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about these cookies at first, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're so delicious and addictive.
Keren Amoah
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they're not too sweet.
Carla Lashington
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.
Taylor Steinbach
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.