SOUR CREAM DATE DROPS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup finely chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup candied cherries, chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the dates, nuts and cherries., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

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