Sludge cookies

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This originally started out as a Date Oatmeal Cookie. I failed to read the recipe all the way through and added the dates before I should have. Ended up having to adapt it by adding more flour until it became a cookie 'dough' consistency and using the batter anyways.

My boys LOVED the ensuing results... (go figure..) 1 lb chopped dates ½ cup chopped walnuts ¾ cup water ½ cup white sugar Mix together in saucepan and cook until 'sludge' consistency is reached, about 15-20 minutes over medium heat. ¾ cup margarine, softened 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 cups flour 2 cups oatmeal, quick cooking 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt 1-½ tsp vanilla Cream the margarine and sugar together. Add vanilla and continue to beat until fluffy. Add the sour cream or yogurt and beat. Mix the baking soda and baking powder in 1 cup of the flour and set aside. After 'sludge' mixture is cooled slightly, add to cream mixture, beating continually. Slowly add the flour to which the soda and powder has been added. Add the 2 cups of oatmeal, a little at a time, and then add the remaining cup of plain flour until mixture is a good texture dough. (Sometimes it takes all the 1 cup, sometimes not. Depends on the moisture in the air) Mix until completely combined and allow to sit for about 5 minutes to let the oatmeal absorb some of the moisture from the date mixture. Drop by spoonsful onto a greased cookie sheet and bake in a 365-375F oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until a light brown on top. Cookies will spread a bit. Let cool slightly on the tray, and then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container, using plastic wrap or waxed paper between layers as cookies will tend to 'clump' together if sitting on one another. Origin: Sharon Stevens (an original recipe, believe me! 8-} ) Shared by: Sharon Stevens, Oct/95.

Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 10-16-95

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