Date Delights

By shawnanewton

Makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 Tbsp. cream
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 c. chopped dates
• Finely chopped nuts - almonds, pecans or walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

Blend shortening and sugar until creamy. Add egg and cream. Sift flour with soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Stir into above mixture. Add dates. Use small portions of dough to form in balls and flatten slightly. Roll in chopped nuts and place on cookie sheet. Bake in 350 oven for 12 to 15 mins.