Date Drop Cookies II

Date cookies topped with a walnut piece. A simple confectioners' sugar icing may be drizzled over the cooled cookies if desired.

• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup shortening
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 ½ cups dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup walnut halves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside.

Step 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.

Step 4

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 1-1/2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Press a walnut half into the center of each cookie.

Step 5

Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored. Cool cookies on wire racks.