Best 10 Grannys Date Filled Dropped Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with Granny's Date-Filled Dropped Cookies, a timeless treat that has been passed down through generations. These cookies, known for their soft and chewy texture, are filled with a sweet and gooey date filling that perfectly complements the buttery cookie dough. As you bite into one of these cookies, you'll be transported back to simpler times, where the aroma of freshly baked goods filled the air and the taste of homemade treats brought joy to the heart. This recipe includes variations for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring that everyone can savor the delightful goodness of these cookies. Whether you prefer classic date-filled cookies, gluten-free alternatives, or vegan options, Granny's Date-Filled Dropped Cookies have something for every palate to relish.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S DATE-FILLED COOKIES



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Relish these date-filled cookies that are baked to perfection-a great dessert to serve at your party.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h40m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups chopped dates (from 8-oz bag)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in vanilla and eggs until well blended. On low speed, beat in flour and baking soda until well combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Dough will be soft. Divide dough into 4 pieces; flatten each piece, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until dough is firm and cold.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix Filling ingredients. Heat to boiling; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is darkened in color and thickens slightly. Pour filling mixture into small bowl; refrigerate uncovered until ready to use (mixture will thicken as it cools).
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Remove 1 piece of chilled dough from refrigerator, and unwrap. On work surface generously sprinkled with flour, roll out dough with floured rolling pin to 1/8 inch thick. Using floured 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out rounds. In half of the rounds, cut out and remove 1-inch round or desired shape of hole from center. Place whole rounds on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Spoon 1 generous teaspoonful cooled filling onto center of each round; top with cut out dough round. With fingertips or floured fork, press edges of dough to seal. Return dough centers and leftover dough to refrigerator for rerolling.
  • Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
  • Meanwhile, repeat steps on assembling and baking with each portion of refrigerated dough, refrigerated leftover dough and remaining filling.
  • Cool cookies completely, about 1 hour. Store covered in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

GRANNY'S FILLED COOKIES



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My granny always made these around Christmas. They are the easiest, best tasting cookies around. Be warned, they are addictive.

Provided by Kim Borris

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Filled Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
12 ounces any flavor fruit jam

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese and butter well in large bowl until well blended and creamy.
  • Add in flour slowly, beating well after each addition. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and wrap well in cellophane. Store in fridge overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Roll out dough balls flat and place a 1/2 teaspoon full of the jam in the center. Fold sides over and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes until brown and the jam starts to bubble hard. Cool for 3 minutes and place on cooling rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 86.9 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

GRANNY'S STRAWBERRY PRESERVES-FILLED COOKIES



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Lightly spiced, soft cookies with a strawberry jam filling. Mmmmm! These are my favorite of the cookies mom makes every Christmas.

Provided by Julie Holden

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons strawberry preserves, or as needed

Steps:

  • Beat shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
  • Mix milk and vinegar together and let stand 5 minutes to make 'sour milk'. Stir sour milk, eggs, and vanilla extract into shortening mixture.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Mix flour mixture into shortening mixture until incorporated. Refrigerate until fully chilled, 2 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll dough to a 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface; cut into 2-inch rounds using a cookie cutter. Spoon 1 teaspoon preserves into the center of half the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Lightly press edges of cookies together using a fork. Cut criss-cross slits into the top of each cookie using a knife. Arrange cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are golden, 13 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 119.7 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

DATE FILLED COOKIES



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This recipe calls for dates, but you could substitute raisins or mincemeat.

Provided by Gordon

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup white sugar
¾ cup water
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ cups rolled oats
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, mix dates, sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes, or until thick and smooth. Set aside to cool.
  • Cream butter and brown sugar together until smooth. Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the oatmeal and mix well. Stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons of water. Form the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 2 inch rounds. Place 1/2 of the rounds on cookie sheets. Spoon date mixture in the center of each round and top with another round. Press edges firmly together.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 90.6 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

DROPPED DATE FILLED COOKIES



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Do you just love filled cookies but hate the fussiness of making them? These are dropped and you don't have to roll them out. The filling is even dropped on top of the drop. Easy and good.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h20m

Yield 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup water
3 1/2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups finely chopped dates
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Make the filling first by putting the dates, sugar, and water in a saucepan and cook slowly,stirring constantly till thickened; add the nuts and cool.
  • COOKIE BATTER:.
  • Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs thoroughly.
  • Stir in water and vanilla.
  • Add the flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon; mix well.
  • Drop by teaspoons on ungreased sheet.
  • Place a teaspoon of the date filling on top of the dropped dough and then a tiny bit of dough on top of the filling.
  • Bake till lightly browned and done in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.7, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 98, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 20.1, Protein 1.9

GRANDMA'S DATE FILLED COOKIES



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These cookies have two layers of delicious and light sugar cookies sandwiched with date filling. I even loved these as a kid, when dates weren't COOL!

Provided by Epi-curious

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups dates, cut up fine (You may use a combination of figs, raisins and dates -l/2 cup each- if you prefer)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons heavy cream or 2 tablespoons canned milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix in a sauce pan the dates, sugar and TBSP of flour, water, and lemon juice. Cook this for about 5 minutes on a medium heat, until all are blended well.
  • Mix together the shortening, sugar, and eggs.
  • Stir in the 2 Tbsps. thick cream and l teaspoons vanilla.
  • Sift together the 2 1/2 cups of flour, baking soda and salt. Add to shortening mix to form dough.
  • Chill dough for at least 1 to 2 hours.
  • Roll out dough in thin layers in small batches and cut with round cookie cutter.
  • Put mixture (about a tbsp.) in the center between 2 thin cookies pressed together.
  • Bake at 350 degrees on lightly greased sheet pan for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 17.2, Sodium 68.7, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 18.4, Protein 2.1

DATE DROPS



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These cake-like cookies are nutritious, flavorful and firm enough to pack well in brown-bag lunches.-Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats, dates and nuts. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and tops are firm to the touch. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DATE DROP COOKIES



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From Pillsbury "Simply from Scratch Recipes"-unmistakably homemade! These are my husbands favorite, he says A+.

Provided by Rita P

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 60-72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups chopped dates
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients; beat well.
  • (Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.) Add flour and soda; mix well.
  • Stir in dates and nuts.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 63.5, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 10.9, Protein 1.4

CHEWY DATE COOKIES



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Brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon peel and chewy dates make a memorable flavor combination in this old-fashioned favorite, which comes straight from our Test Kitchen ovens. Ideal as a light dessert or slimmed-down snack the sweet treats won't last long in your cookie jar!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flours, lemon zest, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in dates., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED FILLED COOKIES



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Grandma made these cookies but Grandpa Carr handed them out to kids. He had a rule: If 2 cookies stick together you get them both. I usually make these with cherry or apricot filling now, but Grandma almost always used raisins.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

COOKIES:
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 c plus 2 tsp. shortening
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 c flour
4 tsp cream of tartar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 c milk
FILLING:
3 c raisins, dates, or dried apricots or cherries
2 tsp flour
1 c sugar
1 c water
1/2 c finely chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together sugar, eggs, shortening, and vanilla. Sift together 5 cups flour, salt, cream of tartar, and soda. Add alternately with milk. Add last cup flour gradually. Dough should be soft. Chill thoroughly.
  • 2. Combine ingredients for filling in saucepan. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Cool. After dough and filling are chilled, roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board. Use a 2-inch cookie cutter dipped in flour. Cut out cookies and place on lightly greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling on cookie circle, then top with another cookie circle. Press edges together with a fork and prick top of cookies to allow steam to escape. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Time will vary by thickness of cookies and amount of filling used so watch closely while baking..

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe dates. This will ensure your cookies have the best flavor and texture.
  • Pit the dates before using them. You can do this by slicing them in half lengthwise and removing the pit with a knife.
  • Chop the dates finely. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the cookies.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Drop the cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet. Do not spread the dough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges and just set in the center. This will take about 10-12 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These date-filled dropped cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy with a sweet and gooey date filling. The cookies are also freezer-friendly, so you can make them ahead of time and enjoy them whenever you like. So next time you are looking for a simple and satisfying cookie recipe, give these date-filled dropped cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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