Date-Filled Cookies

This recipe for date-filled cookies is worth the effort for tasty, flaky treats. You can also substitute raisins or mincemeat for the dates.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 129 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Mix dates, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a boil and cook until thick and smooth, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Roll dough on a floured surface 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.