Date-Filled Cookies
Description
This recipe for date-filled cookies is worth the effort for tasty, flaky treats. You can also substitute raisins or mincemeat for the dates.
Ingredients
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1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/4 cups rolled oats
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2 tablespoons water, or more as needed
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Mix dates, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a boil and cook until thick and smooth, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3
Cream butter and brown sugar together until smooth. Gradually mix in flour, salt, and baking soda. Add oatmeal and mix well. Stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons water, as needed for the dough to come together. Form the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
4
Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 2-inch rounds. Place 1/2 of the rounds on cookie sheets. Spoon date mixture in the center of each round and top with another round. Press edges firmly together.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.