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GRANNY'S FILLED COOKIES



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My granny always made these around Christmas. They are the easiest, best tasting cookies around. Be warned, they are addictive.

Provided by Kim Borris

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Filled Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
12 ounces any flavor fruit jam

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese and butter well in large bowl until well blended and creamy.
  • Add in flour slowly, beating well after each addition. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and wrap well in cellophane. Store in fridge overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Roll out dough balls flat and place a 1/2 teaspoon full of the jam in the center. Fold sides over and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes until brown and the jam starts to bubble hard. Cool for 3 minutes and place on cooling rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 86.9 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

FIG-FILLED COOKIES



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Family and friends know I have a fondness for Christmas cookies. Each year after Thanksgiving, they begin asking when the cookies will be ready!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield About 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
2/3 cup finely chopped raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped dates
1/2 cup finely chopped dried figs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup finely chopped dried cherries or cranberries
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Divide dough in half; cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours., In a saucepan, combine the first eight filling ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until the fruit is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans. Cool to room temperature., Roll out each portion of dough between two pieces of waxed paper into a 10x8-in. rectangle. Cut each into two 10x4-in. rectangles. Spread 1/2 cup filling down the center of each rectangle. Starting at a long side, fold dough over filling; fold other side over top. Pinch to seal seams and edges. Place seam side down on parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut each rectangle diagonally into 1-in. strips. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED FILLED COOKIES



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Grandma made these cookies but Grandpa Carr handed them out to kids. He had a rule: If 2 cookies stick together you get them both. I usually make these with cherry or apricot filling now, but Grandma almost always used raisins.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

COOKIES:
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 c plus 2 tsp. shortening
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 c flour
4 tsp cream of tartar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 c milk
FILLING:
3 c raisins, dates, or dried apricots or cherries
2 tsp flour
1 c sugar
1 c water
1/2 c finely chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together sugar, eggs, shortening, and vanilla. Sift together 5 cups flour, salt, cream of tartar, and soda. Add alternately with milk. Add last cup flour gradually. Dough should be soft. Chill thoroughly.
  • 2. Combine ingredients for filling in saucepan. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Cool. After dough and filling are chilled, roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board. Use a 2-inch cookie cutter dipped in flour. Cut out cookies and place on lightly greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling on cookie circle, then top with another cookie circle. Press edges together with a fork and prick top of cookies to allow steam to escape. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Time will vary by thickness of cookies and amount of filling used so watch closely while baking..

JAM FILLED BUTTER COOKIES



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This cookie recipe has been in my mother's family for more years than I've been alive. It's my favorite cookie; my comfort food!

Provided by MKHG

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup fruit preserves, any flavor

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and egg yolks. Mix in flour a little bit at a time until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. If dough is too soft, refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes. Place balls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Use your finger or an instrument of similar size to make a well in the center of each cookie. Fill the hole with 1/2 teaspoon of preserves.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the bottom. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 29.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

RAISIN-FILLED COOKIES



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Our family has been making these flavorful cookies for years and years. We love the sweet raisin filling hidden in each cookie. &Mdash; Barbara Noel, Junction City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons buttermilk
FILLING:
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups boiling water
1-1/2 cup seedless raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream sugars and butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle. , For filling, in a saucepan, combine the cornstarch, flour and brown sugar. Stir in water until smooth. Add raisins. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir and cook for 3 minutes or until thickened. Cool. , On a floured surface, roll out dough into 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in.-round cookie cutters. Spoon 2 teaspoons filling on top of half the circles and top each with another circle. Pinch edges together and cut slit in top. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FILLED COOKIES I



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You can use either raisins or dates in this recipe.

Provided by Althea W.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup white sugar
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; mix into the sugar mixture until well blended. Divide dough in half, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • To make the filling: Combine dates, sugar, water, lemon juice and salt in saucepan. Cook over low heat until mixture thickens.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll out dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 of an inch. Cut out an even number of 2 1/2 inch circles. Place half of the dough circles 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Brush circles lightly with water and place a tablespoonful of filling in the center of each one. Place the remaining circles on top and crimp the edges with your fingers or a fork. Make two tiny slits at the top of each cookie and brush the tops with a beaten egg. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly colored. Let cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 109.9 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

FILLED COOKIES II



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This recipe was given to me by my mom-in-law. The natural preserves provide the flavor. Store these cookies covered in refrigerator, because of the cream cheese.

Provided by Dee

Categories     Filled Cookies

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup any flavor fruit jam

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl, and beat til light and fluffy. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the fruit preserves, and form into a flat disk. Chill overnight.
  • Roll dough out onto a lightly floured board, and cut circles using a medium sized glass.
  • In the center of each circle, add 1/2 teaspoon of preserves; crimp edges tightly together. Natural preserves have a tendency to spill out due to the lower sugar content, but still make a great cookie.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 114.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES III



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These are so close to the Girl Scout oatmeal peanut butter cookies that you won't know the difference!

Provided by Joanne Reaney

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup quick cooking oats
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ cup smooth peanut butter
2 ½ tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup peanut butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add egg and beat well.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir. Add oatmeal and stir.
  • Drop by teaspoons onto greased baking sheet, and press each mound down with a fork to form 1/4 inch thick cookies. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes, or until cookies are a light brown.
  • To Make Filling: Cream 3 tablespoons butter or margarine with the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, and the cream. Spread filling onto half of the cooled cookies, then top with the other half to form sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 343.4 mg, Sugar 29.2 g

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