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Mary's Date Filled Cookies Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 c nuts .
  • 1/2 c buttermilk .
  • 2 eggs .
  • 1 tsp baking soda .
  • 2 c brown sugar .
  • 1 c shortening .
  • 2 c sliced dates .
  • Cookie Part .
  • 3/4 c sugar .
  • 3 1/2 c flour .
  • 1 tsp salt .
  • Date Filling .
  • 3/4 c water

Directions
  • Step #1 Mix all filling ingredients (except nuts) together over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #2 Add nuts -- stirring constantly.
  • Step #3 Once sugars are disolved & mixed with other ingredients, take off heat & let cool.
  • Step #4 Mix shortening, sugar & eggs thoroughly.
  • Step #5 Stir in buttermilk.
  • Step #6 Sift in flour, baking soda, & salt.
  • Step #7 Let chill at least 1 hr.
  • Step #8 Roll dough in ball & make a thumb print in center of the cookie.
  • Step #9 Add approx 1 tsp date filling in the hole, then cover top of filling with a small piece of dough patted down lightly.
  • Step #10 Bake at 400F degrees for 8-10 mins.
  • Enjoy the Mary's Date Filled Cookies recipe

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