Ingredients

  • 1 lb. (about 70) pitted dates
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 c. sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 1 recipe Golden Frosting

Method

  • Stuff dates with nuts.
  • Cream shortening and sugar until light; beat in egg.
  • Sift dry ingredients.
  • Add alternately with sour cream to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in dates.
  • Drop onto greased cookie sheet (a date per cookie).
  • Bake in 375° oven.
  • Watch closely; do not overbrown.
  • Cool.
  • Top with Golden Frosting. Makes 5 1/2 dozen.