meemaws oatmeal date cookies

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Southeastern, OH
Updated on May 17, 2014

A childhood favorite. So yummy!

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make meemaws oatmeal date cookies

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Sift flour, baking soda and salt and add to butter mixture. Blend well. Stir in oats, dates and pecans.
  • Step 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.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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