Name: Date and Walnut Filled Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 25 servings
Ingredients: 200g dates; 100g walnuts; ½ tsp cinnamon; 125g butter; 120g sugar; 8g vanilla sugar; Pinch of salt; 2 eggs; 320-350g flour; Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

1. Step

Blend the dates into a paste. Add walnuts and blend until well combined. Mix in the cinnamon, blend again, and transfer the mixture to a bowl.

2. Step

In a mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Add the eggs and mix until fully incorporated. Gradually add flour (starting with 320g) and mix until a soft dough forms. Adjust with extra flour if needed.

3. Step

Take small portions of dough and roll them into long strips. Flatten each strip slightly and spread the date-walnut filling on top. Fold the dough over the filling, sealing the edges. Roll gently into a log shape and press the top lightly with a slotted spoon for texture. Cut into bite-sized pieces.

4. Step

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Place the cookies on a baking tray and bake for about 20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.