Spiced Date Drops

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Title: Spiced Date Drops
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 72 servings

2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
3/4 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 ts Ground cloves
1 c Margarine; softened
1 c Sugar
3 Large eggs
1 ts Vanilla extract
8 oz Dates; pitted, chopped
1 c Black walnuts; chopped

Recipe by: Jo Anne Merrill
Preparation Time: 1:45
1. Coarsely chop date and walnuts.
2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves;
set aside.
3. Place softened margarine or butter into large mixer bowl. Add
sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth and fluffy using medium speed.
Stir in flour mixture with a wooden spoon until well combined. Stir in
dates and walnuts. Dough will be very stiff.
4. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour or more.
5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased
cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 400-degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until
lightly browned. Do not overcook.
6. Remove to wire rack and cool completely before storing.

Yield: About 72 cookies.

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