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Afghans

By: Rosina  
"This cookie is chocolatey, chewy and sweet."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 3.4 Read Reviews (5)

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Original Recipe Yield 3 - 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cornflakes cereal

Directions

  1. In small cup, cover chopped dates with boiling water and let soak for 10 - 15 minutes. (If necessary, add additional boiling water to cover.) Drain liquid and discard.
  2. Combine flour, cocoa and baking powder and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in dates and beat in vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in cornflakes.
  4. Break off pieces of dough (walnut sized). Roll into balls and place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 - 15 minutes or until firm. Cool on wire racks.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 51 | Total Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2004 by MELISANNE 
I thought these had an interesting texture. I made them for my husband to take to work and he... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by CHERYL714 
These were not so good. I substituted Frosted Flakes for the corn flakes, which I assumed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2005 by MRSREAMESNOODLE 
I have made this with chopped prunes, raisins, and walnuts in place of dates and have always... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by AANDLH 
We didn't like these cookies--very bland. I made them for a couple of children with dairy/egg... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2009 by Darryl 
Somewhat unappealing. Chewy yes, chocolaty sure, but not really what I'm looking for in a... MORE

 
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