J. J.’s Chewy Chews
You can form the chewy baked cookies into balls and wrap them individually in colored plastic wrap to tuck into food gift baskets.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a bowl, stir together granulated sugar, flour, salt, dates, and pecans.
Step 2
2
Beat eggs to blend, then add to sugar mixture and stir until well mixed.
Step 3
3
Spread cookie dough level in an oiled 8- or 9-inch square pan.
Step 4
4
Bake in a 350° oven just until very light brown on top, 16 to 18 minutes.
Step 5
5
Cool on a rack for 5 minutes. Cut into 36 squares. With a wide spatula, remove squares from pan; roll each into a ball, then coat with powdered sugar.
Step 6
6
Serve, or store airtight up to 1 day. Freeze to store longer.
Step 7
7
Nutritional analysis per cookie.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pitted dates
1 cup finely chopped pecans
2 large eggs
1/3 cup powdered sugar
Directions
Step 1
1
In a bowl, stir together granulated sugar, flour, salt, dates, and pecans.
Step 2
2
Beat eggs to blend, then add to sugar mixture and stir until well mixed.
Step 3
3
Spread cookie dough level in an oiled 8- or 9-inch square pan.
Step 4
4
Bake in a 350° oven just until very light brown on top, 16 to 18 minutes.
Step 5
5
Cool on a rack for 5 minutes. Cut into 36 squares. With a wide spatula, remove squares from pan; roll each into a ball, then coat with powdered sugar.
Step 6
6
Serve, or store airtight up to 1 day. Freeze to store longer.
Step 7
7
Nutritional analysis per cookie.
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