Crunchy Date Rounds Recipe
Ingredients
| Shortening | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Granulated sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Brown sugar | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Egg | 1 | |
| Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Enriched flour | 1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs) | |
| Soda | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Broken california walnuts | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Chopped pitted dates | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Sugared cereal flakes | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 1393 Calories from Fat 549
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 66 g101.5%
Saturated Fat 11.9 g59.4%
Trans Fat 4.5 g
Cholesterol 70.5 mg23.5%
Sodium 1342.6 mg55.9%
Total Carbohydrates 190 g63.3%
Dietary Fiber 13.4 g53.6%
Sugars 71.7 g
Protein 16 g31.1%
Vitamin A 19.5% Vitamin C 400%
Calcium 114.2% Iron 61.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
Sift together dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well.
Stir in nuts and dates.
Drop from teaspoon into crushed flakes, rolling to coat well.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cooky sheet.
Top with walnut halves, if desired.
Bake in moderate oven (375°) 12 to 15 minutes, or till top springs back when lightly touched.
Cool before removing from pan.
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