Afghans Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 48

Yield: 3 - 4 dozen

Afghans Recipe

Ingredients

⅓ cup dates

pitted and chopped

½ cup boiling water

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

¾ cup shortening

¼ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups cornflakes cereal

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

In 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.

Step 2

Combine flour cocoa and baking powder and set aside.

Step 3

In 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.

Step 4

Break off pieces of dough (walnut sized). Roll into balls and place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 - 15 minutes or until firm. Cool on wire racks.

Nutritional Information

Afghans Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 50.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.5g 1%

Carbohydrates: 5.1g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 3.3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 21IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg

Folate: 10.7mcg 3%

Calcium: 7.1mg 1%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 3.3mg 1%

Potassium: 21.8mg 1%

Sodium: 18.8mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 29.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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