Date Filled Oatmeal Cookies

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This makes a huge batch, cut the recipe in half if desired. These cookies are best if they sit for a couple of days to soften. They freeze well also. From company's coming cookie cookbook.

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Steps

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Cream butter and sugar together well.

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Slowly mix in milk.

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Add remaining ingredients.

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Mix well.

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Chill for 1 hour.

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Roll out fairly thin on lightly floured board.

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Cut into 2 1 / 2-inch rounds.

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Place on ungreased baking sheets.

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Bake in 350f oven for 8-10 minutes.

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Cool.

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Fill with date filling , to form a sandwich.

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For date filling: combine dates , sugar and water in saucepan.

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Bring to a boil.

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Simmer , stirring often , until mushy and thickened.

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Add more water if too dry , or simmer longer if too runny.

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Cool and spread between cookies.

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Ingredients

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butter, brown sugar, milk, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, salt, dates, granulated sugar, water