Date "Turnover" Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Cook the dates and water together, stirring frequently, until soft and amalgamated.
  2. Let cool.
  3. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  4. Butter a large cookie sheet.
  5. Stir together the dry ingredients.
  6. Beat together the cooled melted butter and eggs, then beat in the buttermilk.
  7. Mix the beaten butter and egg mixture into the dry ingredients, adding a little more buttermilk if needed to make a soft dough.
  8. Drop half the dough by spoonfuls onto the cookie sheet.
  9. Space them well apart.
  10. Divide the filling evenly over the cookie bases.
  11. Spoon the remainder of the dough over the cookies.
  12. Bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

803 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.9g 20% DV
Total Fat 36.2g 46% DV
Carbs 113.8g 41% DV
Fiber 5.5g 20% DV
Sugar 48.2g 96% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16765.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 511.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 143.5mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 220.5mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 262mg 20% DV
Iron 8.7mg 48% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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