- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small saucepan over low heat, mix dates, sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes, or until thick and smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Cream butter and brown sugar together until smooth. Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the oatmeal and mix well. Stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons of water. Form the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 2 inch rounds. Place 1/2 of the rounds on cookie sheets. Spoon date mixture in the center of each round and top with another round. Press edges firmly together.
- Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned.