Dropped Date Filled Cookies Recipe

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Dropped Date Filled Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups finely chopped dates
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup water

Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. COOKIE BATTER:.
  3. Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs thoroughly.
  4. Stir in water and vanilla.
  5. Add the flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon; mix well.
  6. Drop by teaspoons on ungreased sheet.
  7. 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.
  8. Bake till lightly browned and done in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4491.24 Kcal (18804 kJ)
Calories from fat 1612.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 179.17g 276%
Cholesterol 163.68mg 55%
Sodium 7761.26mg 323%
Potassium 2681.89mg 57%
Total Carbs 702.88g 234%
Sugars 414.24g 1657%
Dietary Fiber 47.82g 191%
Protein 51.08g 102%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 23mg 128%
Calcium 1169.9mg 117%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 359.56 Kcal (1505 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.34g 276%
Cholesterol 13.1mg 55%
Sodium 621.35mg 323%
Potassium 214.71mg 57%
Total Carbs 56.27g 234%
Sugars 33.16g 1657%
Dietary Fiber 3.83g 191%
Protein 4.09g 102%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Iron 1.8mg 128%
Calcium 93.7mg 117%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 104
    Points
  • 123
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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