Date Drop Cookies

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. 2
    Combine the flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in the dates and walnuts.
  4. 4
    Drop the dough by spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  5. 5
    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

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