Title: Maple Date Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 60 servings
1 c Brown sugar, packed
3/4 c Butter or margarine;
-softened
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1/2 ts Maple extract
1 Egg
1 1/2 c All-purpose flour; or
-unbleached
3/4 ts Baking powder
3/4 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
1 c Dates; finely chopped
1/2 c Chopped nuts; walnuts or
-pecans
Recipe by: Pillsbury, Cookies, Brownies & Bars, 1991
In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar and margarine until light and
fluffy. Add the vanilla extract, maple extract and egg; blend well.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in the flour,
baking powder,baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in the dates and nuts.
Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes for easier handling.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Place
2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or
until light golden brown. Penny Halsey (ATBN65B). Nutrition Analysis: 60
calories, 1g protein, 8g carbohydrate, 3g fat, 4mg cholesterol, 55mg
sodium.
