Filled Date Cookies Recipe

Name: Filled Date Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped; 3/4 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup fat free sour cream; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
To prepare the filling, cook the dates, 3/4 cup of sugar and water over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in the nuts, remove from the heat and set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Stir in the eggs, sour cream and almond extract. Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture. Drop a rounded teaspoon of dough onto an unprepared cookie sheet, place a scant teaspoon of the filling on top of it, then top with an additional 1/2 teaspoon of dough. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
4
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until slightly browned.

1585

kcal

Calories

Fat

230

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped, 3/4 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup water, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, and more.

Yes, Filled Date 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.

Filled Date Cookies

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