Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Willie's Date Surprises

DATE SURPRISES

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 T. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 t. soda
1/4 c. cream
pitted dates
nut meats

Cream shortening thoroughly. Add sugar gradually and beat well. Beat eggs well until light and lemon-colored. Add to mixture and beat. Add flour (which has been sifted three times with soda). Add cream, then vanilla. Drop a date stuffed with nut meat in the batter and turn til coated thoroughly with batter. Bake on greased cookies sheet at 375 degrees 10 min.

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