STUFFED DATE DROPS

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In my recipe collection, these chewy drops cookies with date-nut centers are filed under "E" for "extra-special".

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 pecans or walnut halves
24 pitted whole dates
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg yolk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup sour cream
BROWN BUTTER FROSTING:
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Cut pecan or walnut halves lengthwise; stuff into dates and set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg yolk. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in stuffed dates. , Drop by tablespoonfuls with one date per cookie, onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. , In a saucepan, cook butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in sugar, vanilla and milk. Frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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