Filled Cookies I Recipe

Name: Filled Cookies I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shortening; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup white sugar; 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup white sugar
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; mix into the sugar mixture until well blended. Divide dough in half, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
2
To make the filling: Combine dates, sugar, water, lemon juice and salt in saucepan. Cook over low heat until mixture thickens.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Roll out dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 of an inch. Cut out an even number of 2 1/2 inch circles. Place half of the dough circles 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Brush circles lightly with water and place a tablespoonful of filling in the center of each one. Place the remaining circles on top and crimp the edges with your fingers or a fork. Make two tiny slits at the top of each cookie and brush the tops with a beaten egg. Sprinkle with sugar.
5
Bake 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly colored. Let cool on wire racks.

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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: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Filled Cookies I 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.

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