Best Dropped Date Filled Cookies Recipes

Dropped Date Filled Cookies image

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Time 1h20m

Yield 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.7, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 98, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 20.1, Protein 1.9

Granny's Date-filled Dropped Cookies image

Provided by Hope Wasylenki

Categories Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Steps:

1. Bring dates, water, and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until dates are thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool (can be prepared the day before, if needed).
2. Cream butter and sugar with your mixer. Add in the egg, water and vanilla.
3. Stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. Gently blend the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease your cookie sheet or use a silicone baking mat.
5. Drop cookie dough by teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet or use a silicon mat. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of date mixture on the top of each cookie, then a small dab of cookie dough on top of the date mixture.
6. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet before moving to a cooling rack.