Delicious Date Drop Cookies II Recipe

These Date Drop Cookies II are soft, chewy, and loaded with sweet dates. Perfect for a snack or dessert, these cookies are easy to make and sure to please your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a small saucepan, combine dates and water. Cook over low heat until the dates are soft and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in the egg until well blended.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
5. Stir in the date mixture and chopped nuts.
6. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. Cool on wire racks before serving.

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