Oatmeal Date Cookies
Oatmeal Date Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 48. Watching your figure? This dairy free and vegetarian recipe has 115 calories, 2g of protein, and 6g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up flour, dates, vanillan extract, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease cookie sheets.
In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together shortening and both sugars until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Blend in vanilla.
Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing well with spoon.
Stir in oats, dates and walnuts.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, on cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove from cookie sheets to cool on racks.