Ingredients
1 c. butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chopped dates
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
1 1/2 c. Kellogg’s * Rice Krispies * cereal
Preparation
Step 1In large bowl, with electric mixer, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.Step 2In medium bowl, mix together 500 ml (2 cups) flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into butter mixture.Step 3In small bowl, toss dates with 30 ml (2 tablespoons) flour to separate pieces and coat well.Step 4Stir dates, orange rind, and cereal into dough.Step 5Drop dough by rounded 15 ml (1 tablespoon), about 5 cm (2 inches) apart, onto parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 8 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet 2 minutes; transfer to cooling rack. Store in tightly covered container.
