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rolled date cookies (3 ways)

Rolled date cookies (3 ways)

Make these classic date rolled cookies (3 ways) by customizing with your filling of choice! The shortbread like dough is made with oil instead of butter and wraps around the filling for a beautiful contrast effect.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Servings: 45 cookies
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

Cookies:
  • ¾ c oil canola, vegetable or avocado
  • 1 ¼ c sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ c orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • powdered sugar for decorating
Filling ideas:
  • Classic date spread
  • Jam (my personal favorites are raspberry and apricot!)
  • Chocolate spread

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl or in the bowl of a mixer, combine the oil and sugar until creamy.
  2. Add in the eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  3. Add in the salt and baking powder. Slowly pour in the flour, making sure it's incorporated before adding more.
  4. Once the dough is mixed, remove it from the bowl and onto a floured work surface.
  5. Separate the dough into 3 pieces using a bench scraper or knife.
  6. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350F.
  8. Working with one piece at a time, roll into a large oval on a piece of parchment paper. Spread the filling of your choice all over the dough.
  9. Roll up the dough, cinnamon roll style until you've got a nice long log.
  10. Cut the roll ¾ of the way with even 1-inch thick indents. Bake the cookies in the oven for 25-30 minutes.