Oatmeal Date Cookies
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
24
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Ingredients for - Oatmeal Date Cookies

1. All-purpose flour - 2 cups
2. Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
3. Baking soda - ¾ teaspoon
4. Salt - ½ teaspoon
5. Packed brown sugar - 1 cup
6. Shortening - 1 cup
7. Eggs - 3
8. White sugar - ½ cup
9. Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
10. Quick cooking oats - 2 cups
11. Dates, pitted and chopped - 1 cup
12. Chopped walnuts - ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Oatmeal Date Cookies

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease cookie sheets.

2. Stage

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Stage

In a large bowl, cream together shortening and both sugars until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer at medium speed.

4. Stage

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Blend in vanilla.

5. Stage

Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing well with a spoon.

6. Stage

Stir in oats, dates, and walnuts.

7. Stage

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.

8. Stage

Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on racks.