Date Turnovers Recipe

Name: Date Turnovers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pitted dates, chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/2 cup milk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 1/2 cups regular rolled oats; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening (such as Crisco(R)), melted

Servings: persons

2 cups pitted dates, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 cups regular rolled oats
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening (such as Crisco(R)), melted

1
Heat dates, water, and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until dates are very soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
2
Stir vinegar into milk in a bowl; set aside to curdle, about 10 minutes.
3
Whisk flour and baking soda together in a large bowl; stir in oats and 1 1/2 cups brown sugar. Stir butter, shortening, and milk mixture into flour mixture; cover dough and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
5
Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface about 1/8-inch thick; cut dough circles with a round cookie cutter. Place about 1 tablespoon date mixture in the center of each circle; fold circle in half and press edges together tightly to seal. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove to cool completely on a wire rack.

1229

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pitted dates, chopped, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Date Turnovers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Date Turnovers

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