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Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- 1 large egg
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup chopped dates (pitted)
- 16 oz. fruit peel mix
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together sugar and shortening until light and fluffy; add egg and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with creamed mixture and buttermilk.
- Toss fruit peel mix and chopped dates in flour, then fold into the batter along with chopped pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-13 minutes until lightly golden; cool on wire rack.
Notes
Ensure oven is properly calibrated for best results.
Experiment with different nuts or dried fruits to suit your taste.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to two weeks to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5.5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1.5
- Cholesterol: 10