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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This recipe came from Foods Native to the Americas. I have not tried this, just posting for safe keeping. Ingredients:
3 1/4 cups flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup butter |
1/2 cup shortening |
3 eggs, slightly beaten |
1 cup maple syrup |
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring |
1 cup chopped dates |
1 cup chopped pecans |
1/4 cup butter |
2 teaspoons cream |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 tablespoon maple syrup |
2 cups sifted powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, and salt together. Cream butter and shortening together; add eggs, maple syrup and maple flavoring. Blend in dry ingredients, mixing well. Add 1/4 cup boiling water and mix well. Stir in dates and pecans. Chill for at least 1 hour. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Cool.
2. To make frosting, melt butter in saucepan. Add cream, vanilla, and syrup. Mix well. Blend in sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cookies.
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