DATE NUT COOKIES

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A unique twist on many of the other holiday date cookies out there. I got the recipe years ago from a friend, and it was her mom's recipe. One of my all-time favorite Christmas cookies.

Provided by Wasteoftym

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (12 ounce) package Ritz crackers
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2-1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Combine sweetened condensed milk and dates in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until very thick. Stir in nuts.
  • Spoon about 1tsp. of filling onto a cracker. Top with another cracker to make a sandwich. Repeat.
  • Combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in a bowl with a mixer, beating until smooth. Add enough milk to make of spreading consistency.
  • Spread frosting on top of each cookie.
  • Store in an airtight container, or freeze. They are delicious frozen!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1737.4, Fat 60.7, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 76.6, Sodium 1264.3, Carbohydrate 284.7, Fiber 10, Sugar 208.9, Protein 25.2

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