AFGHAN COOKIES

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A great cookie to have with tea or coffee, The balls can be rolled in finely chopped nuts before baking. They can also be dredged in powdered sugar after baking, but these are quiet sweet, so taste one before you decide to roll them in sugar.

Provided by Anna P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup pitted dates, chopped fine
1/2 cup boiling water, more to cover dates
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups corn flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chopped dates in a small cup and cover with the boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Drain and discard the liquid.
  • Combine the flour, cocoa, and baking powder.
  • In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in the dates.
  • Beat in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  • Fold in the cornflakes.
  • Break off walnut size pieces of the dough and roll into balls.
  • Place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
  • Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 813.5, Fat 52.8, SaturatedFat 15.5, Sodium 259.6, Carbohydrate 84, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 31.5, Protein 7.4

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