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Afghans Recipe

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"This cookie is chocolate-y, chewy, and sweet."
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  • 1In 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.
  • 2Combine flour, cocoa and baking powder and set aside.
  • 3In 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 corn flakes.
  • 4Break off pieces of dough (walnut sized). Roll into balls and place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 5Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 - 15 minutes or until firm. Cool on wire racks.
Ingredients
  • 48 servings
  • 50 cals
  • 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
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    50
    3%
  • Fat:
    3.3
    5%
  • Carbs:
    5.1
    2%
  • Protein:
    0.5
    < 1%
  • Cholesterol:
    0
    0%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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