Date Filled Cookies

This recipe calls for dates, but you could substitute raisins or mincemeat.

• Calories: 129 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup butter, softened
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 1.25 cups rolled oats

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a small saucepan over low heat, mix dates, sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes, or until thick and smooth. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Cream butter and brown sugar together until smooth. Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the oatmeal and mix well. Stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons of water. Form the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Step 4

On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 2 inch rounds. Place 1/2 of the rounds on cookie sheets. Spoon date mixture in the center of each round and top with another round. Press edges firmly together.

Step 5

Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned.