DATE-FILLED OATMEAL COOKIES

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Recipe came from my husband's grandmother. They are much easier to make than they sound. I have halved the recipe successfully; and I have used jam instead of the cooked dates although nothing beats the original recipe.

Provided by Jenny Ann

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20-24 cookies, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar (can substitute Splenda)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
2 cups oats
2 cups flour
1 lb dates, chopped
1/2 cup sugar (or even a little less (can substitute Splenda)
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook the dates in sugar and water, until tender. Cool before using.
  • Blend shortening and sugar, and then add remaining ingredients.
  • Roll out thin on a floured surface, cutting into circles.
  • Place filling on bottom circle, top with a second circle, and seal edges.
  • Bake until brown at 350 degrees - about 10 minutes, depending on the size of your circles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.4, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 47.6, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 39.2, Protein 6.2

Zahra Sampayan
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These cookies are amazing! The dates and oats complement each other perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Amdad Ullah Bd
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These cookies are so good! The dates add a nice sweetness and the oats give them a chewy texture. I will definitely be making these again.


LAWD MEEYEN
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dates and the chewy texture of the oats. Will definitely make these again.


Amogelang Maloka
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These cookies are amazing! The dates and oats complement each other perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Shuvo Bhuiyan
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I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family. The dates add a nice sweetness and the oats give them a chewy texture.


Nosisa Mnguni
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These cookies are so good! The dates add a nice sweetness and the oats give them a chewy texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Zaheer Teju
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dates and the chewy texture of the oats. Will definitely make these again.


William Kyei
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These cookies are amazing! The dates and oats complement each other perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Mammad Garakhanli
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I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my friends. The dates add a nice sweetness and the oats give them a chewy texture.


Arif Swati
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These cookies are delicious! The dates add a unique flavor and the oats give them a nice texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Daniel Heffington
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These cookies are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family. I love the chewy texture and the sweet flavor of the dates.


Nancy Auma
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I made these cookies last night and they turned out great! The dates added a nice sweetness and the oats gave them a chewy texture. I will definitely be making these again.


millicent chapidzinga
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These cookies are amazing! The combination of dates and oats is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lote Vi
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I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my friends and family.


Mia Swavel
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These cookies are so good! The dates are a perfect complement to the oats. I will definitely be making these again.


Shefali shefali
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dates. Will definitely make these again.


Haroon Haroon
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These cookies are absolutely divine! The dates add a wonderful sweetness and the oats give them a nice texture. I highly recommend this recipe.


Piyaara Panchi
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Just made these cookies and they are amazing! The date filling is perfect and the cookies are nice and chewy. Definitely a keeper recipe!


Honorat ERICKSON
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out delicious! I loved the combination of sweet dates and the hearty oats. Will definitely make these again!