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Moms Filled Cookies * Jo

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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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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 24
Calories: 1508.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 1/2 cup Butter or substitute
  • 1 cup Sugar & cream
  • 1 ea Egg beaten well
  • 1/2 cup Sweet milk
  • 2 teaspoon Cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon Soda
  • 3 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 cup Chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. 4
    Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. 5
    In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  6. 6
    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.
  7. 7
    Roll the dough out on a floured surface to a thin consistency, about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. 8
    Cut the dough into small circles or squares using a cookie cutter.
  9. 9
    Place a teaspoon of the date filling in the center of each dough circle.
  10. 10
    Top with another dough circle and press the edges firmly together to seal, using a fork if necessary.
  11. 11
    Place cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
  12. 12
    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  13. 13
    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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