Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Hazelnut-Date Cookies
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serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange or lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cup ground hazelnuts
1 1/4 cup snipped pitted dates
blanched hazelnuts, toasted (optional)
directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and a dash of salt. Beat butter or margarine with an electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds.
Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg, peel and vanilla. Beat well. Stir in juice, then flour mixture. Stir in ground nuts and dates.
Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet. Top each with a whole nut. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
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