Rock Cookies

Cookies and Bars Recipes

Yield: 5 dozen cookies

• 1 cup shortening (at least half of which is butter)
• 1-1/2 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 tablespoons water
• 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1-1/2 cups chopped dates or raisins
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and water. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Add to shortening mixture. Add dates or raisins, and walnuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet, 2 to 3 inches apart and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

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