Filled Date Cookies

Vegetarian
Filled Date Cookies
45 min.
60
115kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Filled Date Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With a rich history rooted in traditional baking, these cookies combine the natural sweetness of dates with a buttery, soft dough that melts in your mouth. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, enhanced by the warmth of cinnamon and the crunch of walnuts, making them a truly irresistible snack.

What sets these cookies apart is their unique filling, which is made by cooking down pitted dates with sugar and water until thickened, creating a luscious, gooey center that contrasts beautifully with the cookie's texture. The addition of almond extract elevates the flavor profile, giving these cookies a subtle nutty aroma that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Not only are these cookies vegetarian-friendly, but they also yield a generous 60 servings, making them an excellent choice for gatherings, parties, or simply to enjoy with family and friends. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delectable treats in no time. Each cookie is around 115 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your loved ones with these scrumptious Filled Date Cookies!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon almond extract 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cups brown sugar packed
  • cup butter softened
  • cups dates pitted chopped
  •  eggs 
  • 3.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup cream fat free sour
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped
  • 0.8 cup water 
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. To prepare the filling, cook the dates, 3/4 cup of sugar and water over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in the nuts, remove from the heat and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Stir in the eggs, sour cream and almond extract. Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture. Drop a rounded teaspoon of dough onto an unprepared cookie sheet, place a scant teaspoon of the filling on top of it, then top with an additional 1/2 teaspoon of dough. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until slightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories115kcal
Protein4.42%
Fat30.01%
Carbs65.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.53
Glycemic Load
7.49
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.96652173834%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:115.07kcal
5.75%
Fat:3.94g
6.06%
Saturated Fat:2.06g
12.89%
Carbohydrates:19.38g
6.46%
Net Carbohydrates:18.72g
6.81%
Sugar:12.78g
14.2%
Cholesterol:13.76mg
4.59%
Sodium:88.61mg
3.85%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:1.31g
2.61%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.1%
Selenium:3.36µg
4.8%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.31%
Folate:16.32µg
4.08%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.07%
Iron:0.5mg
2.76%
Fiber:0.66g
2.63%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.58%
Vitamin A:108.05IU
2.16%
Copper:0.04mg
2.08%
Phosphorus:20.22mg
2.02%
Potassium:59.58mg
1.7%
Magnesium:6.4mg
1.6%
Calcium:14.36mg
1.44%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.13%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.03%
Source:Allrecipes