Date Cookies

Spicy cookies with chewy dates. The dates sweeten these cookies without going overboard.

• Preparation Time: 60 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 156 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3 eggs
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
• 1 ½ cups chopped pitted dates

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Combine the water and dates; stir into the dough along with the chopped pecans. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.