Ingredients for My Aunt Jane's Date Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- Flour
- Oatmeal
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- 1 cup pitted dates
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How to Make My Aunt Jane's Date Cookies
- **Prepare the Date Filling:** In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup pitted dates, 1/2 cup water, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dates soften.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- **Cream Butter and Sugar:** In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- **Add Milk:** Gradually add 1/2 cup milk to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
- **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- **Assemble the Cookies:** Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Using a 3-inch cookie cutter (or the top of a large mayonnaise jar), cut out circles.
- Place 1 tablespoon of the cooled date filling onto the center of each cookie circle.
- Fold the dough in half, creating a half-moon shape.
- Press the edges of the cookie with a fork to seal.
- **Bake:** Place cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- **Cool:** Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
73 g
Sugar
429g
Fat
303g
Carbs
87g
