Date Turnovers

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

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.
Date Turnovers
Date Turnovers

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

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