Date Turnovers

These folded date-filled cookies are made with oats, butter, and brown sugar for tender, satisfying half-moon-shaped sweets great served with coffee.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 497 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 cups pitted dates, chopped
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup melted butter
• 2.5 cups regular rolled oats
• 0.5 cup butter-flavored shortening (such as Crisco®), melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 3

Heat dates, water, and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until dates are very soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

Stir together milk and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside to curdle, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Whisk together flour and baking soda in a large bowl; stir in oats and remaining 1 1/2 cups brown sugar. Stir in melted butter, melted shortening, and curdled milk mixture until well combined; cover dough and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Step 6

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface, about 1/8-inch thick. Cut out dough circles with a round cookie cutter. Place about 1 tablespoon date mixture in the center of each circle; fold in half and press edges together tightly to seal. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.