Spiced date drops

72 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2½ cup All-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon Baking soda
½ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon Ground cloves
1 cup Margarine -- softened
1 cup Sugar
3 larges Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
8 ounces Dates -- pitted, chopped
1 cup Black walnuts -- chopped

Directions

1. Coarsely chop date and walnuts. 2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; set aside. 3. Place softened margarine or butter into large mixer bowl. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth and fluffy using medium speed. Stir in flour mixture with a wooden spoon until well combined. Stir in dates and walnuts. Dough will be very stiff. 4. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour or more. 5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 400-degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Do not overcook. 6. Remove to wire rack and cool completely before storing.

Yield: About 72 cookies.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill

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