Easy Date-Filled Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.33 cup white sugar
• 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg egg

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in one egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon of salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined. Divide the dough in half, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to chill.
2. To prepare the date filling: In a saucepan, combine chopped dates, sugar, water, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and becomes jam-like.
3. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Use a cookie cutter to cut out an even number of 2 ½-inch circles. Arrange half of the dough circles 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Lightly brush the circles with water, then place a tablespoon of the date filling in the center of each circle. Top with the remaining dough circles and crimp the edges with your fingers or a fork to seal. Cut two small slits in the top of each cookie to allow steam to escape, and brush the tops with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sugar for added sweetness, if desired.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300 kcal
• Fat Content: 12 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 28 g
• Sodium Content: 110 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Cholesterol Content: 21 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 46 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g