MUM'S DATE COOKIES AND SQUARES
These have to be my favourite baked treat. Unfortunately for me, the only time of year Mom made the squares was Christmas, but she made the cookies as a special treat for Dad a couple of times a year. I've never been able to replicate hers, but they are still really good :)
Provided by Sue Fitzpatrick
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- 1. Date Filling: Cook dates, water, orange rind and sugar in small saucepan (1 qt), over moderate heat until thick and smooth. Remove from heat, add juices mix well. Cool before spreading on cookie or oatmeal batter.
- 2. Date Cookies: Cream butter and lard, add sugar, mix until smooth, add vanilla and mix. Sift flour, baking powder and soda. Add to mixture alternately with milk. Add rolled oats a cup at a time, mix in. It will be stiff so you may want to use your hands to mix. Roll out on a floured surface, cut with 2-3" cookie cutter, place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 325°F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool and spread with date filling. Sandwich with another cookie on top.
- 3. Date Squares: Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Rub in butter with tips of fingers. Add sugar and oatmeal. Mix well with fingers until all oatmeal is covered. It should be like a crumble. Spread one half of mixture crumbs into a greased, shallow pan, pat down to make it smooth. Cover with cooled date filling, spreading it evenly, then cover with the remaining crumbs. Pat to make smooth. Bake at 325°F for 30 to 35 minutes. Cut while still warm and allow to cool in the pan.
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Lokesh saud
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Shahina Akther
[email protected]I love the flavor of these cookies. They are not too sweet and have a nice chewy texture.
Brittney Smith
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up ripe bananas.
Man Pun
[email protected]I've never made date cookies before, but these were so easy and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Adams William
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They are also a great way to use up leftover dates.
Temesgen Philipos (Temamen)
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They are a favorite in my household.
Charly Wested
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Ahmed Rassam
[email protected]I love the flavor of these cookies. They are not too sweet and have a nice chewy texture.
Damian Myzylowskyj (DrunkPanda2070)
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up ripe bananas.
Pierson LaVerdiere (Flatnoodles)
[email protected]I've never made date cookies before, but these were so easy and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Milo Holznagel
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also great for freezing.
Dennis Karanja
[email protected]I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a healthier option than many other cookies.
Kavindu Lakshan
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty.
Thomas Breen
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They are a favorite in my household.
Kashif Hussain
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They are also a great way to use up leftover dates.
Athena Medrwn
[email protected]I love the combination of dates and oats in these cookies. It gives them a unique flavor and texture.
Zanib Noor
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a healthy snack or dessert. They are also great for packing in lunches.
Aj Lashari
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids.
Timah Beckly
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and easy to make! I love that they are made with dates, which gives them a natural sweetness. I also like that they are not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.