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A historical dessert from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900).
A historical dessert from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
drop on greased tins in small quantities
bake in quick oven
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The high proportion of butter to flour creates a rich, tender cookie with good spread. Dissolving baking soda in water before adding ensures even distribution and immediate activation when it meets the acidic dates, creating lift. The cinnamon and dates provide moisture that prevents these drop cookies from becoming too crisp, while the nuts add textural contrast and help the cookies hold their shape during baking.
The dough can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before scooping to soften slightly. Baked cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container with parchment between layers.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. The dates will keep the cookies moist. If they become too soft, crisp them in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The dough can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before scooping to soften slightly. Baked cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container with parchment between layers.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. The dates will keep the cookies moist. If they become too soft, crisp them in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.
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