Dates [Kurma] Cookies - CNY 2013

This dates [kurma] cookie does not require moulds.  A drop cookie mixture type that's fast to make and bake.

Ingredients

180 gm butter

130-150 gm caster sugar

a pinch of salt

1 tbsp double cream - optional

2 tsp vanilla essence

1 large egg

250 gm self raising flour 

50 gm rice flour

1/4 tsp bicarbonate soda

180 gm dates [kurma] -seeds removed and cut into thin strips or chips

1. Sieve self raising flour, rice flour and bicarbonate of soda together.  Mix in the dates to flour mixture.
2. Cream butter with sugar, salt and vanilla essence until light and fluffy.  Add in egg and double cream or thick milk.  Beat until creamy and light.
3. Fold in sifted flour and dates to cream mixture.  Mix well
4. Drop a teaspoonful of dough onto baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving some space in between dough.
5. Baked in preheated oven at 180 degrees C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Remove from oven and transfer cookies to cool on wire rack before storing in airtight container.

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