Date filled cookies

Date filled cookies

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/2 c
• cinnamon - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• flour
• brown sugar - 1 c
• butter - 1 c
• water - 1/2 c
• soda - 1 tsp
• white sugar - 1 c
• Add sifted dry ingredients and mix

How to make date filled cookies:

Cream sugar and shortening and add beaten egg and beat again. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix. Roll dough out in a sheet 1/2-inch thick.Filling:1 lb. dates, cut fine1/2 c. sugar1/2 c. water Cook dates, water and sugar until a thick paste is formed. Cool and add 1 cup chopped nuts. Spread on cookie dough and roll up like a jelly roll. Chill overnight. Next morning, cut in slices and bake. Be sure to let filling cool. Can make filling ahead of time. Bake at 350°.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Rolled cookies.