Date-Filled Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins In a small saucepan, combine dates, white sugar, and 1/2 cup water over low heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the flour, salt, and baking soda to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Stir in the rolled oats until evenly distributed. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together to form a ball. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Use a 2-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins Place half of the dough rounds on ungreased baking sheets. Spoon a generous teaspoon of the cooled date mixture onto the center of each round. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Top each filled round with another dough round, gently pressing the edges together to seal. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)