Crunchy Date Rounds

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. chopped pitted dates
  • 1 1/2 c. coarsely crushed cereal flakes
  • 1 1/4 c. sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. broken walnuts
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

  1. 1
    Thoroughly cream shortening and sugars.
  2. 2
    Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
  3. 3
    Sift together dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well.
  4. 4
    Stir in nuts and dates.
  5. 5
    Drop from teaspoon into crushed flakes, rolling to coat well.
  6. 6
    Place two inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    Top with walnut halves. Bake at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes, or until top springs back when lightly touched.
  8. 8
    Cool before removing from pan.
  9. 9
    Makes three dozen.

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