German Rocks

A heavy cookie with dates and nuts. Derived from Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, Michigan.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup butter
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon hot water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water, add it to the egg mixture. Stir in the flour and cinnamon until well blended. Finally, stir in the dates and walnuts so they are evenly distributed.

Step 3

Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden.