Mary'S Date Filled Cookies Recipe

Name: Mary'S Date Filled Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Date Filling; 2 cups chopped dates; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup nuts; Cookie Part; 1 cup shortening; 3 1/2 cups flour; 2 cups brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk

Servings: persons

Date Filling
2 cups chopped dates
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup nuts
Cookie Part
1 cup shortening
3 1/2 cups flour
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk

1
Mix all filling ingredients (except nuts) together over medium heat. Add nuts -- stirring constantly.
2
Once sugars are disolved and mixed with other ingredients, take off heat and let cool.
3
Mix shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly. Stir in buttermilk. Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt.
4
Let chill at least 1 hour.
5
Roll dough in ball and make a thumb print in center of the cookie. Add approx 1 tsp date filling in the hole, then cover top of filling with a small piece of dough patted down lightly.
6
Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

1220

kcal

Calories

Fat

226

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Date Filling, 2 cups chopped dates, 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Mary'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.

Mary'S Date Filled Cookies

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