Name: Date centre Wheat Cookies recipe by Rekha Unni at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 110 gms dates; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/3 cup warm water; 1 cup Wheat Flour; 1/4 tsp Baking Soda; 1 egg OR 1/4 cup yogurt; 60 gms soft low fat butter OR 30 gms soft low fat butter and 30 gms canola oil; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract; 3tbsp warm water; Salt Pinch

ABOUT Date centre Wheat Cookies RECIPE

Rich in fibre and low in sucrose, dates relieve constipation and reduce gestational diabetes risk and help during labor. These cookies are delicious and healthy and can be consumed guilt free

Ingredients Serving: 4

110 gms dates
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/3 cup warm water
1 cup Wheat Flour
1/4 tsp Baking Soda
1 egg OR 1/4 cup yogurt
60 gms soft low fat butter OR 30 gms soft low fat butter and 30 gms canola oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
3tbsp warm water
Salt Pinch

Instructions

Deseed and finely chop dates
Heat dates with granulated sugar and 1/3 cup warm water on low flame until date syrup thickens. keep this aside to cool
Sieve flour, baking soda and salt. Keep it aside
In a bowl, beat brown sugar & butter until fluffy. Add beaten egg and blend until pale yellow. Add water, vanilla. Mix well.
Add sieved ingredients to this butter mix and gently fold it. It will be dense batter.Using a rounded tablespoon drop the cookie on the baking mat. Gently add dates mix on centre of each cookie Leave gap between the cookies
Preheat the oven to 180. Bake for 10-12 mins until sides are golden brown. Allow it to cool completely. Store in air tight container

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