Stuffed Date Drops

Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) packages pitted dates
• 4 dozen walnut halves
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Browned Butter Frosting

Preparation

1. Stuff dates with walnut halves.
2. Beat shortening and brown sugar in a large bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer 5 minutes or until fluffy; add egg, beating until blended.
3. Stir together flour and next 3 ingredients in a bowl; add to shortening mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Add stuffed dates, stirring gently until coated. Place dates, 1 at a time, on lightly greased baking sheets.
4. Bake dates at 375° for 10 to 13 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool. Spread Browned Butter Frosting evenly over each date.