Servings: 36
Ingredients
- 1.0 cup shortening
- 1.0 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup white sugar
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 2.0 eggs, beaten
- 1.0 tsp baking soda
- 1.0 cup chopped dates
- 3.0 cups flour
- 1.0 cup nutmeats
- 4.0 tbsp boiling water
Directions
- 1. Pour boiling water over chopped dates, let stand.
- 2. Cream shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar.
- 3. Add eggs, beat well.
- 4. Mix in salt, baking soda, and flour.
- 5. Stir in nuts and dates.
- 6. Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.
- 7. Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.