DATE-FILLED OATMEAL COOKIES

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Recipe came from my husband's grandmother. They are much easier to make than they sound. I have halved the recipe successfully; and I have used jam instead of the cooked dates although nothing beats the original recipe.

Provided by Jenny Ann

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20-24 cookies, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar (can substitute Splenda)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
2 cups oats
2 cups flour
1 lb dates, chopped
1/2 cup sugar (or even a little less (can substitute Splenda)
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook the dates in sugar and water, until tender. Cool before using.
  • Blend shortening and sugar, and then add remaining ingredients.
  • Roll out thin on a floured surface, cutting into circles.
  • Place filling on bottom circle, top with a second circle, and seal edges.
  • Bake until brown at 350 degrees - about 10 minutes, depending on the size of your circles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.4, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 47.6, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 39.2, Protein 6.2

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