German Rocks

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A heavy cookie with dates and nuts. Derived from Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, Michigan.

Submitted by Mel
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ½ cup butter

  • 3 eggs

  • 2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon hot water

  • 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped

  • 3 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water, add it to the egg mixture. Stir in the flour and cinnamon until well blended. Finally, stir in the dates and walnuts so they are evenly distributed.

  3. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179 Calories
9g Fat
23g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 113mg 2%

* 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.