Dropped Date Filled Cookies
- Ready In:
- 1hr 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Yields:
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40 cookies
ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 3 1⁄2 cups flour
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
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FILLING
- 2 cups finely chopped dates
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts
- 3⁄4 cup water
directions
- Make the filling first by putting the dates, sugar, and water in a saucepan and cook slowly,stirring constantly till thickened; add the nuts and cool.
- COOKIE BATTER:.
- Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs thoroughly.
- Stir in water and vanilla.
- Add the flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon; mix well.
- Drop by teaspoons on ungreased sheet.
- 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.
- Bake till lightly browned and done in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.
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The first time I made this, I was highly disappointed, and would probably give it two stars for good taste but failed appearance. The second time, I did not add the water to the dough, and they actually looked like cookies instead of running all over the place, so I'd give them four or five stars. My husband loves date-roll cookies, but they are kind of a hassle to make; these were a great substitute!
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Mimi in Maine
Winthrop, 58
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