Grandma'S Date Filled Cookies Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Date Filled Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: DATE FILLING; 1 1/2 cups dates, cut up fine (You may use a combination of figs, raisins and dates -l/2 cup each- if you prefer); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; COOKIE DOUGH; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons heavy cream or 2 tablespoons canned milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

DATE FILLING
1 1/2 cups dates, cut up fine (You may use a combination of figs, raisins and dates -l/2 cup each- if you prefer)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
COOKIE DOUGH
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons heavy cream or 2 tablespoons canned milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Mix in a sauce pan the dates, sugar and TBSP of flour, water, and lemon juice. Cook this for about 5 minutes on a medium heat, until all are blended well.
2
Mix together the shortening, sugar, and eggs.
3
Stir in the 2 Tbsps. thick cream and l teaspoons vanilla.
4
Sift together the 2 1/2 cups of flour, baking soda and salt. Add to shortening mix to form dough.
5
Chill dough for at least 1 to 2 hours.
6
Roll out dough in thin layers in small batches and cut with round cookie cutter.
7
Put mixture (about a tbsp.) in the center between 2 thin cookies pressed together.
8
Bake at 350 degrees on lightly greased sheet pan for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.

679

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: DATE FILLING, 1 1/2 cups dates, cut up fine (You may use a combination of figs, raisins and dates -l/2 cup each- if you prefer), 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S Date 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.

Grandma'S Date Filled Cookies

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