"Sliced thin, these cookies are crispy and chewy; sliced thick, they have a cake-like texture. Mom made these family favorites ahead of time and baked them just before we got home from school...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup firmly packed chopped dates
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1/3 cup sugar
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1/3 cup water
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1/3 cup chopped pecans
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1/3 cup shortening
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2/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon baking soda