241.                Oatmeal Date Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Direction

• Set oven at 375° F and start preheating. Use cooking spray to coat cookie trays.
• Sift the salt, baking soda, baking powder and flour together in a different bowl. Put aside.
• Whisk shortening with both of the sugars with an electric mixer at medium speed in a big bowl until fluffy and light,
• Add one egg at a time, whisk well before adding another. Whisk in vanilla.
• Add dry ingredients into the creamed mixture little by little, use spoon to blend well.
• Mix in walnuts, dates and oats.
• Drop them by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches away from another on the cookie tray.
• Let bake until they turn light brown, or for 8 minutes. Take to racks and let cool.

Nutrition Information

• Calories: 233 calories;
• Protein: 3.3
• Total Fat: 11.3
• Sodium: 120
• Total Carbohydrate: 30.7
• Cholesterol: 23