School Bell Cookies

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

School Bell Cookies are nostalgic treats with warm spices and sweet dates, perfect for festive occasions or everyday snacking, appealing to those who enjoy flavorful, chewy cookies.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup dark Karo syrup
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 2/3 cup chopped dates
  • chopped nutmeats

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and beat well to combine.
  3. Mix in the Karo syrup thoroughly.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing well.
  6. Dissolve the baking soda in hot water and add to the mixture.
  7. Stir in chopped dates and chopped nutmeats.
  8. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
  9. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
  10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes or until golden.
  11. Allow cookies to cool, then frost when cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

916 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.2g 20% DV
Total Fat 44.2g 57% DV
Carbs 125.4g 46% DV
Fiber 11.3g 40% DV
Sugar 41.4g 83% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10184.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 613mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 145.3mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Calcium 236.3mg 18% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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