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Date cookies topped with a walnut piece. A simple confectioners' sugar icing may be drizzled over the cooled cookies if desired. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup shortening |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1 egg |
1/2 cup sour cream |
2 1/2 cups dates, pitted and chopped |
1 cup walnut halves |
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar. Beat in the egg and the sour cream. Gradually blend in flour mixture. Fold in dates.
4. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 1-1/2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Press a walnut half into the center of each cookie.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored. Cool cookies on wire racks.
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