Ingredients for Date Pin Cookies
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Date Pin Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup pitted dates, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until dates are softened and a paste forms. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Let the date filling cool completely.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Cut 1 cup shortening into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Beat 2 large eggs lightly and add them to the mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for a few seconds. The dough will be slightly crumbly—this is normal.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes, covered with plastic wrap.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Spread the cooled date filling evenly over the dough.
- Gently roll the dough tightly into a log.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Place the cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
100g
Fat
7g
Carbs
12g
