Afghans

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cornflakes cereal

Directions

  1. 1
    In small cup, cover chopped dates with boiling water and let soak for 10 - 15 minutes. (If necessary, add additional boiling water to cover.) Drain liquid and discard.
  2. 2
    Combine flour, cocoa and baking powder and set aside.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in dates and beat in vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in corn flakes.
  4. 4
    Break off pieces of dough (walnut sized). Roll into balls and place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. 5
    Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 - 15 minutes or until firm. Cool on wire racks.

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