Boston Cookies

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Always one of my favorite cookies – my Grandma used to make these.

Boston Cookies

Joan Donogh
Soft cookies with dates and walnuts
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups dates cut up
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, and continue to beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and baking soda together. Gradually add to creamed mixture and stir until combined. Stir in dates and walnuts.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 15 minutes.

 

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