Ingredients for - Date Drop Cookies II

1. All-purpose flour 1 ¼ cups
2. Baking powder ½ teaspoon
3. Baking soda ½ teaspoon
4. Salt ¼ teaspoon
5. Shortening ¼ cup
6. Packed brown sugar ¾ cup
7. Egg 1
8. Sour cream ½ cup
9. Dates, pitted and chopped 2 ½ cups
10. Walnut halves 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Date Drop Cookies II

1 . Stage

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.

2 . Stage

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside.

3 . Stage

In a large bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar. Beat in the egg and the sour cream. Gradually blend in flour mixture. Fold in dates.

4 . Stage

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 1-1/2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Press a walnut half into the center of each cookie.

5 . Stage

Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored. Cool cookies on wire racks.