OATMEAL DATE COOKIES

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These cookies are easy to make and one of my favorites.

Provided by M. Souder

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 120.2 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

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