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Dropped Date Filled Cookies

Here's how you make Dropped Date Filled Cookies
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  • Servings: 40
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 8-10m
    • The following recipe serves 40 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Cookie Batter:
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 1/2 cups white flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Filling:
  • 2 cups finely chopped dates
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup water
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: FILLING: Make the filling first by putting the dates, sugar, and water in a saucepan and cook slowly, stsirring constantly till thickened; add nuts, set aside, and cool.

  • Step 2: COOKIE BATTER: Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs thoroughly; stir in water and vanilla.

  • Step 3: Add the flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon; mix well.

  • Step 4: Drop by teaspoons on ungreased sheet and then place a teaspoon of the date filling on top of the dropped dough and then a tiny bit of dough on top of the filling.

  • Step 5: Bake till lightly browned and done in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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