Date Surprises

Name: Date Surprises
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) package chopped dates; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup shortening; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups regular oats, uncooked; 1 teaspoon salt

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package chopped dates
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1 cup shortening
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups regular oats, uncooked
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cook over low heat 30 minutes or until thickened. Set aside to cool.
2

Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Dissolve soda in buttermilk, and add to creamed mixture, stirring well. Combine flour, oats, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring well. Chill 2 hours.
3

Roll into 1-inch balls; place half of balls 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Press each ball into a 2 1/2-inch circle. Spoon 1 teaspoon reserved date mixture onto circle. Shape remaining balls into 2 1/2- inch circles, and place on top of date mixture; pinch edges together to seal. Bake at 325° for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly, and remove to wire racks.