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Oatmeal Date Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup 2 sticks salted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups old fashioned or quick oats
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped dates the kind rolled in nut flour- usually sold next to the other dried fruits

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon & salt in small bowl- set aside.
  • Beat butter, both sugars & vanilla in mixer bowl with paddle attachment until creamy.
  • Beat in eggs
  • Gradually beat in dry mix.
  • Stir in oats - then dates.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 minutes (9 minutes for shiny pan- 10 minutes for crisp cookies) I like mine chewy.
  • Cook on baking sheet for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.
  • Store in airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days