Date Drops

Name: Date Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 6 dozen
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup quick-cooking oats; 1 cup chopped dates; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Yield about 6 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These cake-like cookies are nutritious, flavorful and firm enough to pack well in brown-bag lunches.—Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats, dates and nuts.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and tops are firm to the touch. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 97 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.