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meemaws oatmeal date cookies

Recipe by
Rachel Burke
Southeastern, OH

A childhood favorite. So yummy!

yield 7 Dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For meemaws oatmeal date cookies

  • 1 c
    butter or margarine
  • 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    regular oats, uncooked
  • 1 c
    dates, chopped
  • 1 c
    pecans, chopped
  • additional sugar for topping may be needed.

How To Make meemaws oatmeal date cookies

  • 1
    Cream together 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
  • 2
    Sift flour, baking soda and salt and add to butter mixture. Blend well. Stir in oats, dates and pecans.
  • 3
    Shape dough into 3/4" balls and roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 inches apart on baking lined with parchment paper (lightly greased baking sheet works as well). Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.

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