Italian Date Raisin Filled Cookie Recipe

Name: Italian Date Raisin Filled Cookie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: DOUGH; 3/4 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 3 1/2 cups flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 egg white; FILLING; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup dates, pitted; 15 candied cherries (optional)

Servings: persons

DOUGH
3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg white
FILLING
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup raisins
1 cup dates, pitted
15 candied cherries (optional)

1
Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs.
2
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
3
Add milk and vanilla.
4
Mix well; roll out dough 1/4 inch thick.
5
Cut with a round cutter.
6
Place on cookie sheet.
7
Brush top of cookie with egg white.
8
Top with filling.
9
Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
10
FILLING:
11
Grind raisins, dates and candied cherries in a food processer.
12
Cook on top of stove until thick, stirring constantly. This stuff will probably burn like no one's business.

714

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: DOUGH, 3/4 cup shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Italian Date Raisin Filled Cookie 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.

Italian Date Raisin Filled Cookie

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