Spicy cookies with chewy dates. The dates sweeten these cookies without going overboard.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/3 cups white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 ½ cups chopped pitted dates
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Step 1
Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves; gradually stir into creamed mixture. Combine water and dates; stir into dough along with chopped pecans. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Step 3
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
Calories 156 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat4g | 18% |
Cholesterol29mg | 10% |
Sodium78mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars12g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium10mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium71mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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