Soft, chewy and filled with a sweetened date filling, this handed down vintage recipe for Date Filled Oatmeal Cookies is easy to make and the cookies are delicious with a cup of coffee or tea.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW TO MAKE EASY DATE FILLED OATMEAL COOKIES
You can find a full printable recipe card by scrolling to the bottom of this post.
STEP ONE – You start by combining the butter and both sugars.
I like to use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or you can also use a hand mixer. In a pinch, you can mix these cookies by hand. The key to mixing by hand is to ensure that the mixture is light and fluffy which will require a good arm workout!
STEP TWO – Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix until well-combined.
STEP THREE – In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
STEP FOUR – Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir just until combined.
STEP FIVE – Next, add in the rolled oats and stir until combined. At this point, it might be easier to mix in with a wooden spoon, or with clean hands because the mixture will be quite thick.
STEP SIX – Scoop up a heaping tablespoon of cookie dough and roll it into a ball, then flatten to about 2 and ½ inches across. The cookies will spread a little, so leave a few inches between them on an ungreased or parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
STEP SEVEN – Bake in 350°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes. The baked oatmeal cookies will still be slightly soft in the middle.
STEP EIGHT – Allow the cookies to cool before spreading with the date filling.
MAKING THE DATE FILLING FOR OATMEAL COOKIES:
STEP NINE – Combine chopped dates, water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. The mixture is cooked when it has thickened. This happens quickly, so keep a close eye on the mixture and continue to stir as it comes to a boil.
STEP TEN – Spread the date filling onto the flat side of the cookie, then sandwich with another cookie, flat side down. Think of it as making a date filled sandwich cookie.
SANDRA’S TOP TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST DATE FILLED OATMEAL COOKIES
Room temperature butter and eggs is a must for baking these oatmeal cookies with dates
Measure ingredients properly and use the scoop and level method for measuring the flour, as too much flour can dry out the cookie
Make sure your mixture is light and fluffy. That is why I like to use the stand mixer
Know your oven adjust temperature accordingly, an oven that does not reach the correct temperature can cause the cookies to spread too much
Cookies must cool before adding date filling
You can add a thicker amount of date filling but I find that to be too sweet and overpowering but find what thickness works for you
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