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This cookie is chocolate-y, chewy, and sweet.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup boiling water
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup shortening
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cornflakes cereal

Steps:

  • In small cup, cover chopped dates with boiling water and let soak for 10 - 15 minutes. (If necessary, add additional boiling water to cover.) Drain liquid and discard.
  • Combine flour, cocoa and baking powder and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in dates and beat in vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in corn flakes.
  • Break off pieces of dough (walnut sized). Roll into balls and place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 - 15 minutes or until firm. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 18.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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