Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"A man who was fond of wine was offered some grapes at dessert after dinner. "Much obliged," said he, pushing the plate aside; "I am not accustomed to take my wine in pills."--Jean Antheleme Brillat-Savarin, The Physiology of Taste

OATMEAL DATE COOKIES Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for OATMEAL DATE COOKIES is from COX, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Preheat oven 350º F

OATMEAL COOKIES

½ Cup Shortening
½ Cup Butter
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Egg
1 tsp Vanilla
1 Cup Sifted Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
2½ Cups Oatmeal

DATE FILLING

1 Cup Chopped Dates
½ Cup Boiling Water
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Lemon Juice
Directions:
Directions:
For cookies cream together butter and shortening add sugar, egg and vanilla beat until light. Mix together flour, baking soda and rolled oats. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture slowly. This dough can be chilled in rolls, sliced and baked. I always roll out the dough on a lightly floured counter and cut into round with a glass. (this way the cookies are more uniform for filling)
Bake @ 350ºF 12 -15 minutes

For date filling combine chopped dates, brown sugar, and boiling water. Place in microwave and heat for 3 min or until soft. Remove, add lemon juice and mash until smooth. (you may have to cook longer depending on your microwave)

Once the cookies are cooled spread some of the date mixture on top of one cookie and place another on top. The cookies will be crispy but will soften after the filing is added.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Store in an airtight container. These freeze well, just make sure you have parchment between the cookies as the tend to stick together.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

63W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!