Delectable Date Drops

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Delightful date drops with chopped dates and nuts, featuring a moist texture and sweet flavor. Perfect for snack time, teatime, or sharing with friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Combine dates and water in a saucepan; bring to boiling.
  2. Simmer for 5 minutes; then cool the mixture.
  3. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the date mixture for frosting.
  4. Beat in the egg, brown sugar, butter or margarine, and milk into the cooled date mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
  7. Stir in chopped nuts.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes.
  10. Allow cookies to cool before frosting with the reserved date mixture.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

898 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.1g 20% DV
Total Fat 38.5g 49% DV
Carbs 135.7g 49% DV
Fiber 3.5g 12% DV
Sugar 51.7g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12597.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 674mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 145.5mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 75.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 4.3mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1702.3mg 100% DV
Iron 7.4mg 41% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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