Oatmeal Date Cookies

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2
    In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, cream together shortening and both sugars until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed.
  4. 4
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Blend in vanilla.
  5. 5
    Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing well with spoon.
  6. 6
    Stir in oats, dates and walnuts.
  7. 7
    Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, on cookie sheet.
  8. 8
    Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on racks.

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