Date-Filled Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Name: Date-Filled Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 2 1/2 c. self-rising flour; 1/2 c. buttermilk; 2 c. quick cooking oats (uncooked); 1 tsp. vanilla extract; Date Filling; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 Tbsp. sugar

Servings: persons

1 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 c. quick cooking oats (uncooked)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Date Filling
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. sugar

1
Cream shortening; gradually add sugars, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until fluffy.
2
Add flour alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
3
Stir in oats and vanilla.
4
Roll cookie dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
5
Cut with a 2-inch round cutter and place half of cookies on a greased cookie sheet.
6
Place about 1 teaspoon Date Filling on each cookie; top with another cookie.
7
Press edges together with a fork.
8
Combine cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar; sprinkle on top of cookies.
9
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes.

1478

kcal

Calories

Fat

257

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. shortening, 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar, 2 1/2 c. self-rising flour, and more.

Yes, Date-Filled Oatmeal Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Date-Filled Oatmeal Cookies

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