Grandma Orcutt's Date Cookies Recipe

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Grandma Orcutt's Date Cookies
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time them stir in the vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar, gradually stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Using your hand or a large wooden spoon, stir in the dates and walnuts. If your dates have clumped together, you can toss them with a little bit of the flour.
  2. Divide the batter into two pieces and roll them into logs about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap them in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  4. Remove the logs from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a sharp knife, cut each one crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. Place the rounds onto the prepared cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1665.17 Kcal (6972 kJ)
Calories from fat 656.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 72.98g 112%
Cholesterol 81.99mg 27%
Sodium 383.79mg 16%
Potassium 1006.07mg 21%
Total Carbs 239.62g 80%
Sugars 146.57g 586%
Dietary Fiber 9.61g 38%
Protein 22.71g 45%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 4.2mg 23%
Calcium 186.5mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 423.02 Kcal (1771 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.54g 112%
Cholesterol 20.83mg 27%
Sodium 97.5mg 16%
Potassium 255.58mg 21%
Total Carbs 60.87g 80%
Sugars 37.23g 586%
Dietary Fiber 2.44g 38%
Protein 5.77g 45%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 23%
Calcium 47.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.6
    Points
  • 46
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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