Rainy-Day Date Sticks
One mother I know solved the rainy-day problem of entertaining housebound children by turning them loose in the kitchen with this simple, easy to make recipe for date sticks. As nearly as possible all of the fuss and bother have been kitchen-tested out of Crisco recipes and a satisfaction added-the satisfaction of using a shorterning which lends its own fresh flavor to the foods made with it.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Crisco
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup sour milk or buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chopped nut meats
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup cut dates
- (powdered sugar)
Directions
- Mix Crisco and sugar well. Add sour milk which has been mixed with soda. Then add flour which has been sifted with salt and baking powder, and fold in nuts and dates. Pour into shallow Criscoed pan and bake 20 minutes inmoderate (350 degrees F.) oven. Cut into narrow slices while still warm and roll in powdered sugar. These cookies will take the place of less wholesome sweets for the children.