Unbelievably Delicious Date-Filled Cookies

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 1cupdates, pitted and chopped

  • ½cupwhite sugar

  • ½cupwater

  • ½cupbutter, softened

  • ½cuppacked brown sugar

  • 1 ½cupsall-purpose flour

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonbaking soda

  • 1 ¼cupsrolled oats

  • 2tablespoonswater, or more as needed

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe24
Calories129
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g
5%
Saturated Fat
3g
13%
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
91mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
13g
Protein
2g
3%
Calcium
11mg
1%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
71mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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