Grandma Orcutt's Date Cookies

This is an old recipe that is easy to make. These are delicious slice and bake cookies with chunks of dates and nuts. Keep a roll in your freezer in case of unexpected company. Very good served WARM!!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 123 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 2 cups brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 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.

Step 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.