Afghans Recipe

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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
883
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  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. Combine flour, cocoa and baking powder and set aside.
  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 cornflakes.
  4. Break off pieces of dough (walnut sized). Roll into balls and place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 - 15 minutes or until firm. Cool on wire racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 882.81 Kcal (3696 kJ)
Calories from fat 474.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.67g 81%
Sodium 202.38mg 8%
Potassium 505.55mg 11%
Total Carbs 97.85g 33%
Sugars 32.03g 128%
Dietary Fiber 8.62g 34%
Protein 9.28g 19%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 108.5mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 262.42 Kcal (1099 kJ)
Calories from fat 140.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.66g 81%
Sodium 60.16mg 8%
Potassium 150.28mg 11%
Total Carbs 29.09g 33%
Sugars 9.52g 128%
Dietary Fiber 2.56g 34%
Protein 2.76g 19%
Iron 0.5mg 10%
Calcium 32.2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.2
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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