MAPLE NUT DATE COOKIES

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I can't resist these soft cookies topped with a maple-flavored frosting. Dates, pecans and coconut add some unexpected wholesomeness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup maple syrup
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in syrup (mixture will appear curdled). Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in dates, pecans and coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks., In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the cream, syrup, vanilla and maple flavoring until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.

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thozama silingile
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I would not recommend this recipe. The cookies were bland and tasteless.


Naveed Samejo
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These cookies are way too sweet. I couldn't even finish one.


Justine Miles
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as well as I hoped. They were a bit dry.


Rahim Shah
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Lailai Noreiga
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Not bad!


SaNgwani Kaluba
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them.


Hamdy Eldeib
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Janeclareth chiemena
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the crunch of the nuts and the chewiness of the dates.


matthew chestnut
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Emanuel Williams
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I especially love the combination of maple and nuts.