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filled cookies

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Bonnie Sproul
@seabreezy
Klamath Falls, OR

This was my grandmother's recipe that she made for the hollidays. It's a family favorite. It takes a little time to assemble but worth it.

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For filled cookies

  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • opt. pinch
    nutmeg or cinnamon
  • 1 lb
    raisins
  • 1 lb
    dates, pitted
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 c
    finely diced walnuts

How To Make filled cookies

  • 1
    Make the cookie dough and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  • 2
    Filling: Grind the raisins and dates and add to sugar and water and bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer and cook until thickened, stiring frequently.
  • 3
    Stir in nuts after mixture is cooked.
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 5
    Roll out cookie dough on floured table and cut into circles about 3-31/2".
  • 6
    Put a generous teaspoon of the filling in the center of one of the circles and cover with another circle. Seal cookies by using a fork around the cookie.
  • 7
    Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until browned.
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