Date Pastry Rounds
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Piecrust mix, plus a few quick steps, equals cookies that look fancy enough for any holiday gathering.


Date Pastry Rounds

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Servings: about 18
Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Related Categories: Bread and Pastry, Dates, Pastries
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup
    water
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  • 1  tablespoon
    sugar
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  • 2  teaspoons
    cornstarch
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  • 1  cup
    chopped pitted dates
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  • 1  11-ounce package
    piecrust mix (for 2 crusts)
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  • 2  tablespoons
    sugar
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1/3  cup
    water
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    Milk, half-and-half, or light cream
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    Cinnamon-sugar*
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Directions
1.
For the date filling, in a medium saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup water, the 1 tablespoon sugar, and the cornstarch. Add dates. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let cool.
2.
Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Grease cookie sheet or line with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together pie crust mix, the 2 tablespoons sugar, and the cinnamon. Add the 1/3 cup water. Form dough into a ball; divide dough in half.
3.
On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of the dough 1/8 inch thick. Using a 2-1/2-inch round cutter, cut out dough. Reroll scraps as necessary. Place cutouts 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. Spoon 1-1/2 teaspoons of the date filling into the center of each round.
4.
Roll and cut out the remaining dough as before. Using a 3/4-inch scalloped cutter, cut a hole in the center of these rounds. Place over cutouts with date filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Brush tops with milk, half-and-half, or cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
5.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Makes about 18.

Note
If you can't find cinnamon-sugar in the spice aisle of your supermarket, in a small bowl stir together 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

To Store
Place cookies in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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