These nostalgic “Mom’s Filled Cookies” feature a tender, buttery dough sandwiched around a rich, chewy date filling. The simple ingredients create a comforting, home-style flavor that is perfect for afternoon tea or holiday gatherings. The crisp-edged cookies provide a delightful textural contrast to the sticky-sweet fruit center in every bite.
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Description
These nostalgic "Mom's Filled Cookies" feature a tender, buttery dough sandwiched around a rich, chewy date filling. The simple ingredients create a comforting, home-style flavor that is perfect for afternoon tea or holiday gatherings. The crisp-edged cookies provide a delightful textural contrast to the sticky-sweet fruit center in every bite.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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In a small saucepan, combine the chopped dates, sugar, water, and flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a paste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Add milk if needed to bind, but avoid overmixing.
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Roll the dough out on a floured surface to a thin consistency, about 1/4 inch thick.
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Cut the dough into small circles or squares using a cookie cutter.
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Place a teaspoon of the date filling in the center of each dough circle.
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Top with another dough circle and press the edges firmly together to seal, using a fork if necessary.
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Place cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1508.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 29.6g46%
- Saturated Fat 16.8g85%
- Cholesterol 158.3mg53%
- Sodium 1460.2mg61%
- Total Carbohydrate 288.7g97%
- Dietary Fiber 9.8g40%
- Sugars 132.2g
- Protein 25.6g52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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