Date Chewies

"Here is another cookie that travels well, making it ideal for shipping as a gift during the holidays."
 
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Ready In:
32mins
Ingredients:
11
Yields:
40 COOKIES
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ingredients

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directions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 2 cookie sheets.
  • Using electric mixer, cream butter and sugar at medium speed until light, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then sour cream.
  • Sift flours, baking powder and soda, and allspice together. Add to butter mixture and mix just until blended. Stir in walnuts and dates.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 1-1/2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 15-17 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

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I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
 
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