Submitted by Rona F.
Date Filled Hermit Cookie Sandwiches
Ingredients
Date Filling
Cookies
Instructions
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Make the date filling. Combine the dates, water and sugar in a 1 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until thickened. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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In a large bowl, blend brown sugar and shortening. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Add dry ingredients and blend well. Stir in dried cranberries, dates and pecans.
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Scoop 30 (2-inch) balls of dough. Place 2-inches apart onto parchment-lined cookie sheets. Using moistened fingertips, gently round out the dough and flatten.
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Bake at 375 degrees F. for 12 to 15 minutes, until cookies are lightly browned and are set.
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Remove from oven. Let cookies cool on cookie sheets for 10 minutes. Remove with a spatula to a cooling rack.
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When cooled, generously spoon and spread date filling over 15 cookie bottoms. Cover each with another cookie, forming cookie sandwiches. Serve and enjoy!