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Rise and Shine! (oatmeal-apple cookies) Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
These were sent to the boys in the service during World War II."Soft, plump cookie-pillows that, thanks to the dates, stay moist for days--perfect for shipping overseas." 8 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 vanilla extract 1/2 cup nuts 1 small apple 3/4 cup pitted dates (about 18) 1/2 cup quick oatmeal 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 3/4 cups enriched all-purpose flour
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.Cream butter; add sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Grind nuts, apple, and dates in food chopper (or chop with 6 to 10 short pulses in a food processor), and add to first mixture. Mix oatmeal, soda, baking powder, and cinnamon with flour. Add to fruit and butter mixture; beat well. Drop on oiled cookie sheet by heaping teaspoon. Bake 10-12 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen.
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