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Stuffed Date Drops

In my recipe collection, these chewy drops cookies with date-nut centers are filed under "E" for "extra-special".

12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Ingredients

12 pecans or walnut halves
24 pitted whole dates
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg yolk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup sour cream
BROWN BUTTER FROSTING:
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons milk

Directions

Cut pecan or walnut halves lengthwise; stuff into dates and set
aside. In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg yolk.
Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture
alternately with sour cream. Stir in stuffed dates.
Drop by tablespoonfuls with one date per cookie, onto greased baking
sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Cool
on wire racks.
In a saucepan, cook butter over medium heat until golden brown, about

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Stuffed Date Drops (continued)

Directions (continued)

5 minutes. Gradually stir in sugar, vanilla and milk. Frost cookies.
Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 189 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 80 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.