DATE CHERRY COOKIES |
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These delicious cookies are made with chopped dates, cherries, coconut and oatmeal. Makes 4 dozen |
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| 1/2 cup | Butter or margarine, softened | 125 mL | |
| 1/2 cup | Shortening, softened | 125 mL | |
| 1/2 cup | Brown sugar | 125 mL | |
| 1/2 cup | White sugar | 125 mL | |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla | 5 mL | |
| 1 | Large Egg, beaten | 1 | |
| 2 cups | Rolled oats | 500 mL | |
| 1 cup | All-purpose flour | 250 mL | |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda | 2 mL | |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt | 2 mL | |
| 1 cup | Flaked coconut | 250 mL | |
| 1/2 cup | Dates, cut up | 125 mL | |
| 1/2 cup | Cherries, cut up | 125 mL | |
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Preheat oven to 350°F [180°C] Mix butter, shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla and egg together. Beat well. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Drop on greased cookie sheets and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. |
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