GRANDMA ORCUTT'S DATE COOKIES
This is an old recipe that is easy to make. These are delicious slice and bake cookies with chunks of dates and nuts. Keep a roll in your freezer in case of unexpected company. Very good served WARM!!
Provided by Melvina B.
Categories Desserts Cookies Refrigerator Cookie Recipes
Time 8h25m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time them stir in the vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar, gradually stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Using your hand or a large wooden spoon, stir in the dates and walnuts. If your dates have clumped together, you can toss them with a little bit of the flour.
- Divide the batter into two pieces and roll them into logs about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap them in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Remove the logs from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a sharp knife, cut each one crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. Place the rounds onto the prepared cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 31.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
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Reya Gallegos
[email protected]These cookies are a delicious and healthy snack. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour and dates.
Kingsley Bassey
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cookies were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.
Wayela Hills
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.
AK_Hacker Official
[email protected]I'm always looking for new cookie recipes and this one is a keeper. These cookies are delicious and easy to make.
Zaria Phillips
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty.
Anigbogu Kamso
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
thilan shavindha
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Md Sakibe
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them.
Shazia Moazzam
[email protected]These cookies are so good! I love the combination of dates and nuts.
Md Fack id
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite!
Mohamed Tajul
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover dates. They're also a healthy snack option.
cj mikel
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of dates, but I really enjoyed these cookies. They're not too sweet and the texture is great.
Sandeep Pantha
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfect! I used chopped walnuts instead of pecans and they were still delicious.
ishan singh
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Sk RIAD
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so soft and chewy, with a delicious date flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.