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date drop cookies--lyn*

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Lyn Starr
Bakersfield, CA

My mom, grandma Marilyn, loved dates and she always sneaked in healthy so the kids wouldn't notice, we never did!!1 :-) I MISS YOU MAMA xo

(3 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For date drop cookies--lyn*

  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 3/4 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 lg
    eggs, room temp
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 c
    oats, quick cooking
  • 1 c
    dates, chopped
  • 1 c
    nuts, chopped

How To Make date drop cookies--lyn*

  • 1
    Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and milk; combine well.
  • 2
    Sift together the dry ingredients (except oats); add gradually to wet ingredients, mixing well. Add oats, nuts and dates; mix well again.
  • 3
    Drop onto a cookie sheet and bake 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
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