1/3 cup pitted dates, chopped fine
1/2 cup boiling water (1/2 cup or so)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups corn flakes

Afghan Cookies

1. In small cup, cover chopped dates with boiling water and let soak for 10-15minutes. Drain liquid and discard.
2. Combine flour, cocoa and baking powder and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in dates and beat in vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in corn flakes.
4. Break off pieces of dough (walnut sized). Roll into balls and place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake 12-15 minutes or until firm. Cool on wire racks.
6. Serve with anything that would go nice with cookies.