Afghans Recipe
- 1/3 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups cornflakes cereal
- 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.
- Combine flour, cocoa and baking powder and set aside.
- 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.
- Break off pieces of dough (walnut sized). Roll into balls and place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 – 15 minutes or until firm. Cool on wire racks.
