Chewy Cranberry Date Cookies

by Allen on November 23, 2009 Print This Post Print This Post    Email or Bookmark

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I have a weakness for dates and I’m not sure why. My mother made a few things with dates but it was never a star ingredient. I always assume my body has some vitamin deficiency which dates must fulfill.

While shopping at my favorite Asian market last week, I noticed a package of Iranian dates. At first, I was taken aback from the relatively inexpensive price (less than $2 for 11 ounces). When I touched the bag, I knew I was on to something good. They felt so moist and tender.
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