How to Make Date-Filled Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about biting into a warm, perfectly sweet date-filled cookie. The delicate, crumbly pastry combined with the rich, gooey date filling makes for an irresistible treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a homemade dessert to serve at a dinner party or simply want to satisfy your sweet tooth, these date-filled cookies are sure to be a hit.

What makes these cookies standout is the slightly chewy and caramel-like flavor of the date ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ¼ cups rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons water, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix dates, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a boil and cook until thick and smooth, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Cream butter and brown sugar together until smooth. Gradually mix in flour, salt, and baking soda. Add oatmeal and mix well. Stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons water, as needed for the dough to come together. Form the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 2-inch rounds. Place 1/2 of the rounds on cookie sheets. Spoon date mixture in the center of each round and top with another round. Press edges firmly together.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    129 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 91mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 71mg