Eda's Filled Cookies Recipe

Name: Eda's Filled Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup shortening; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup milk; 3 ½ cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup chopped dates; 1 cup raisins; ½ cup chopped walnuts; 2 -3 teaspoons lemon juice; 14-½ cup sugar; water, to start cooking

Servings: persons

½ cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
3 ½ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 -3 teaspoons lemon juice
14-½ cup sugar
water, to start cooking

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["Date Filling:.", "Add ingredients into saucepan with just enough water to start cooking (up to 1/2 cup).", "Cook over low-medium heat until dates are softened and mixture is thick.", "Allow to cool slightly.", "Cookie Dough:.", "Cream together shortening, egg and sugar until fluffy.", "Incorporate milk and vanilla.", "Sift together dry ingredients and add slowly to wet mixture.", "Mix together until incorporated, careful to not overmix.", "Chill dough for 30 minutes for easier rolling (although my mother skips this step).", "Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8"" thickness.", "Cut rounds (one for bottom, one for top) using round cookie-cutter or drinking glass.", "Place one teaspoon raspberry jam or date filling on bottom round.", "Place top round over filled bottom.", "Lightly press down edges with tines of a fork to seal cookie.", "Bake at 400 degrees until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes."]

2101

kcal

Calories

Fat

490

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup shortening, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Eda's Filled 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.

Eda's Filled Cookies

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