Mix well:1 c. margarine
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
Stir in:
3 eggs
3 T. wheat germ
3 T. brewers yeast
1 t. salt
1 t. soda dissolved in 2 T. cold water
Add gradually:
1.5 c. whole wheat flour
3 c. all-purpose flour
Stir in:
1.5 c. chopped pitted dates
1.5 c. chopped walnuts
Drop teaspoonfuls on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 10-11 minutes.
Makes 7-8 dozen cookies.
The original of this recipe (Mae's Date Cookies) came from Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery, Vol. 3, p. 476. This version includes my tweaks. I am not a paragon of culinary virtue, so when I find a recipe I cannot screw up, I am very pleased indeed. I've made this recipe over and over with great success, and the best part about it is the recipe makes a very hefty stash of cookies.
