DATE-FILLED SANDWICH COOKIES

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Of all the cookies I've baked over the years, these have remained one of my all-time favorite. The dough is very easy to work with, and the result is eye-catching. -Debbie Rode, Oxbow, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
FILLING:
2 cups chopped dates
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine filling ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Cool to room temperature. Spread on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Samiyog Pariyar
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These cookies were amazing! The combination of the sweet dates and the buttery cookies was perfect. They were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Dianna Johnson
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I love date-filled cookies, and this recipe did not disappoint! The cookies were soft and chewy, and the date filling was sweet and gooey. I especially liked the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg, which gave the cookies a warm and inviting flavor.


Moses Kerkula
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I think I would try using less sugar next time.


Astarag Hazarika
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Delicious! The cookies were soft and chewy, and the date filling was sweet and flavorful. I loved the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg, which gave the cookies a warm and inviting aroma. I will definitely be making these again!


Talha Gujjar
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These cookies were a hit with my family! The kids loved the sweet dates, and the adults enjoyed the sophisticated flavor of the cinnamon and nutmeg. They were easy to make and didn't take long to bake. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Nonkosi Ngcephe
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I tried this recipe and the cookies turned out great! The dates were soft and chewy, and the cookies were perfectly crispy. I loved the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg, which gave the cookies a nice flavor. Overall, a great recipe that I would de


Polite Ndou
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These date-filled sandwich cookies were an absolute delight! The combination of sweet dates and buttery cookies was perfect, and the hint of cinnamon added a touch of warmth. They were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be mak