RCI-RC.005.0073.001
Date Oatmeal Cookies
This recipe came from the Hartman Estate Sale. It was obtained it as part of the purchase of the Family Collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- ¾ cup
- 1 cup
- 2 unit
- 3 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 2 cups
- ¼ teaspoon
- ¾ teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 2 cups
- dates cut up1½ cups
- ¾ cup
Method
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
10 minutes
2
Cream together shortening and light brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3 minutes
3
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
2 minutes
4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5
Fold in oatmeal, cut-up dates, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7
Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
12 minutes
8
Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.