GRANDPA COOKIES (DATE PERISHKY)

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I used raspberry gelatin in this recipe and the flavor was delicious. I loved the date filling. I can see why Grandpa started making them in October. Not sure how that would work for me... I might have them all eaten by Christmas. I kept going back to sneak a cookie and the flavors were better every time!

Provided by Teresa May

Categories     Cookies

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 c sugar
1 1/2 c honey
1/2 pkg gelatine powder - your choice of flavour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 c water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 c butter or margarine
7 c all purpose flour
2 c dates - chopped
2 c apples - chopped
1 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Boil honey and sugar together. Stir in gelatine powder. I like orange flavour. Grandpa used to use orange or raspberry.
  • 2. In a large bowl, add the honey mixture to the remaining ingredients.
  • 3. Mix well, should form soft dough. Cover and let rest for 1 hour or overnight.
  • 4. Roll out thin and cut with a 2" circular cookie cutter.
  • 5. Put 1 teaspoon filling mix* in middle of circle. Moisten edges and fold over as if making a perogy and seal firmly.
  • 6. Put on cookie sheets.
  • 7. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until done. Let cool and ice top with white icing.
  • 8. To Prepare Date Filling:
  • 9. In a saucepan, combine dates, apples and water. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Cool completely.

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