Aunt Jane's Delightful Date-Filled Cookies
Indulge in the sweet nostalgia of Aunt Jane's Delightful Date-Filled Cookies. These delightful treats are filled with a rich and gooey date mixture, perfectly encased in a soft, buttery cookie. The combination of brown sugar and oatmeal gives these cookies a chewy texture that contrasts beautifully with the naturally sweet filling. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, these cookies are a wonderful addition to any dessert table or a lovely sweet snack anytime you crave something delicious. Bake a batch today and enjoy the warmth of home-baked goodness!
48
Servings
N/A
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
2 cups (softened)
brown sugar
2 cups (packed)
milk
1 cup (none)
flour
4 cups (none)
oatmeal
4 cups (old-fashioned or quick)
baking powder
5 teaspoons (none)
salt
1 teaspoon (none)
dates
375 g (pitted and chopped)
lemon juice
2 teaspoons (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
1
Prepare the date filling by breaking up the dates and covering them with water in a small saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Gradually mix in the milk until well combined.
4
In another bowl, combine the flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
5
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
6
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
7
Use a 3-inch round cutter (the top of a large mayonnaise jar works well) to cut out circles of dough.
8
Place 1 tablespoon of the prepared date filling in the center of each round. Carefully fold the dough over to encase the filling and press the edges to seal, using a fork to crimp the edges if desired.
9
Place the filled cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them apart.
10
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
11
Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Aunt Jane's Delightful Date-Filled Cookies?
They are soft, buttery cookies with a chewy oatmeal texture filled with a rich and gooey date mixture.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe makes approximately 48 servings.
What is the main filling for these cookies?
The filling is made from 375 grams of pitted and chopped dates, water, and lemon juice.
What type of sugar is used in the dough?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of packed brown sugar.
What kind of oatmeal should I use?
You can use either old-fashioned or quick oatmeal for these cookies.
How do I prepare the date filling?
Break up the dates, cover them with water in a saucepan, add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How long should the cookies bake?
Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
How thick should I roll out the dough?
The dough should be rolled out to about 1/8 inch thick.
What size cutter should I use for the dough circles?
Use a 3-inch round cutter; the top of a large mayonnaise jar works well.
How much date filling goes into each cookie?
Place 1 tablespoon of the prepared date filling in the center of each dough round.
Do I need to grease the baking sheet?
No, the instructions specify using an ungreased baking sheet.
What are the main dry ingredients for the dough?
The dry ingredients include 4 cups of flour, 4 cups of oatmeal, 5 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Why is lemon juice added to the date filling?
Lemon juice is added to help soften the dates and balance the sweetness with a bit of acidity.
How do I seal the date-filled cookies?
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal, using a fork to crimp them if desired.
What is the texture of these cookies?
The cookies have a chewy texture due to the oatmeal and brown sugar, contrasting with the gooey filling.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
They are done when the edges are lightly golden.
Should I cool the cookies on the baking sheet?
Yes, allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
How much butter is required for the recipe?
You will need 2 cups of softened butter.
Is there milk in the cookie dough?
Yes, the recipe requires 1 cup of milk mixed into the wet ingredients.
How much salt is included in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of salt.
What is the preparation for the butter?
The butter should be softened before creaming it with the brown sugar.
Can I use a mayonnaise jar lid to cut the dough?
Yes, the top of a large mayonnaise jar is suggested as a perfect 3-inch round cutter.
How much baking powder is needed?
The recipe requires 5 teaspoons of baking powder.
Are the dates supposed to be pitted?
Yes, the dates should be pitted and chopped before cooking.
What category does this recipe fall under?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
What should I do after boiling the dates?
After cooking for 2 minutes until softened, drain the dates and set them aside to cool.
How much flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe uses 4 cups of flour.
Are these cookies good for sharing?
Yes, they are described as a wonderful addition to any dessert table and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
What is the first step in making these cookies?
The first step is preparing the date filling by boiling chopped dates with water and lemon juice.