Dropped Date Filled Cookies
Created by MimiMaine on November 20, 2011
- Servings: 40
- Prep Time: 25m
- Cook Time: 8-10m
- Recipe #2822
Ingredients
- 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
How to Make
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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.
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Step 2: COOKIE BATTER: Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs thoroughly; stir in water and vanilla.
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Step 3: Add the flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon; mix well.
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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.
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Step 5: Bake till lightly browned and done in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (51.3 g)
- Calories 185
- Total Fat - 6.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.2 g
- Cholesterol - 8.2 mg
- Sodium - 37.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 29.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1 g
- Sugars - 12.8 g
- Protein - 1.5 g
- Calcium - 13.7 mg
- Iron - 0.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 0 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg