DATE FILLED OATMEAL COOKIES

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This makes a huge batch, cut the recipe in half if desired. These cookies are best if they sit for a couple of days to soften. They freeze well also. From Company's Coming Cookie cookbook.

Provided by Martina

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 84 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups butter or 2 cups margarine, softened
2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 cup milk
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups rolled oats
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb chopped dates
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar together well.
  • Slowly mix in milk.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Mix well.
  • Chill for 1 hour.
  • Roll out fairly thin on lightly floured board.
  • Cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Fill with Date Filling, to form a sandwich.
  • For date filling: combine dates, sugar and water in saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Simmer, stirring often, until mushy and thickened.
  • Add more water if too dry, or simmer longer if too runny.
  • Cool and spread between cookies.

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