Ingredients
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5 c. flour
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. Crisco
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 c. unsweetened applesauce
4 eggs
2 c. dates, diced
Preparation
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Combine all ingredients (except dates) into a large mixing bowl.
Beat 3 to 4 minutes with electric mixer at medium speed. Stir in dates.
Drop by large teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.
Press a half pecan in center of each cookie.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 325\u00b0 or 350\u00b0,
depends on oven.
Yields 6 dozen medium cookies.
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