DROPPED DATE FILLED COOKIES

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Do you just love filled cookies but hate the fussiness of making them? These are dropped and you don't have to roll them out. The filling is even dropped on top of the drop. Easy and good.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h20m

Yield 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup water
3 1/2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups finely chopped dates
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Make the filling first by putting the dates, sugar, and water in a saucepan and cook slowly,stirring constantly till thickened; add the nuts and cool.
  • COOKIE BATTER:.
  • Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs thoroughly.
  • Stir in water and vanilla.
  • Add the flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon; mix well.
  • Drop by teaspoons on ungreased sheet.
  • Place a teaspoon of the date filling on top of the dropped dough and then a tiny bit of dough on top of the filling.
  • Bake till lightly browned and done in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.7, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 98, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 20.1, Protein 1.9

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