granny's date-filled dropped cookies

(1 RATING)
56 Pinches
Gahanna, OH
Updated on Dec 9, 2011

Yum - and so very easy to create. I hope you enjoy.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • DATE FILLING
  • 1 - 8 oz. pkg dates, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup water, warm
  • COOKIE
  • 1/4 cup butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup butter flavor shortening
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 - egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup water, warm
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

How To Make granny's date-filled dropped cookies

  • Step 1
    Bring dates, water, and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until dates are thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool (can be prepared the day before, if needed).
  • Step 2
    Cream butter and sugar with your mixer. Add in the egg, water and vanilla.
  • Step 3
    Stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. Gently blend the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
  • Step 4
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease your cookie sheet or use a silicone baking mat.
  • Step 5
    Drop cookie dough by teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet or use a silicon mat. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of date mixture on the top of each cookie, then a small dab of cookie dough on top of the date mixture.
  • Step 6
    Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet before moving to a cooling rack.

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Category: Cookies
Keyword: #dates
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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