DATE FILLED COOKIES

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These were so special and I have good memories of visiting my Aunt Doris when I was a child, and she made these. Other than my mom's kitchen, Aunt Doris's was my favorite kitchen to be in as she was a great baker. I remember her always wearing an apron, she was so neat, and I had fun whenever I was there. She had a green...

Provided by Beth M.

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

DOUGH INGREDIENTS:
3 1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 c shortening
2 c light brown sugar
2 medium eggs/not extra large
1/2 c water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp cinnamon
FILLING:
2 c dates; chopped
3/4 c sugar
3/4 c water
1/3 c chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Grease a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2. Combine dry ingredients and sift. In a large bowl mix shortening, sugar and eggs. Add water and vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients. This is a job for one of those nice stand mixers, as the dough is a bit stiff.
  • 3. Make the filling: stir and cook until thick; add water if needed. I like to use a double boiler as it can stick and burn easily if you're not watching it constantly and stirring it.
  • 4. Spoon the dough by teaspoonful onto cooky sheet. Top each with 1/2 teaspoonful of date filling. Then place another 1/2 teaspoonful of dough on top of that and seal. BAKE 10-12 MINUTES. Cool briefly on baking sheet and remove from baking sheet to a rack to cool completely. Store in airtight container.

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