tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post3826825179412777033..comments2023-10-23T13:07:54.920-07:00Comments on Mennonite Girls Can Cook: Oatmeal Date Sandwich CookiesLovella ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-15049552669724743832018-11-15T12:41:08.455-08:002018-11-15T12:41:08.455-08:00Here I go! I am making them now...mmmHere I go! I am making them now...mmmmightyPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107639411166038580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-70382333801338143962011-02-12T20:07:54.554-08:002011-02-12T20:07:54.554-08:00The oatmeal date cookies are but a mere memory tha...The oatmeal date cookies are but a mere memory that I had baked for Christmas..now am ready for more, I'm going to try your recipe.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214584150711242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-80329112696347225072011-02-12T11:14:14.629-08:002011-02-12T11:14:14.629-08:00Thanks for this recipe. I love the fact that you ...Thanks for this recipe. I love the fact that you don't have to roll out the dough and cut out the shapes, which was the hard part. I also use that method (of just rolling the dough in a ball, then pressing the ball down with the back of a glass)for making jam-jams.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-8074892647310614612011-02-10T15:08:10.757-08:002011-02-10T15:08:10.757-08:00These cookies are the BEST! I love making them an...These cookies are the BEST! I love making them and they are so very soft. I think I too, should make them again soon!<br />ErinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-9629668852320158542011-02-10T08:07:23.608-08:002011-02-10T08:07:23.608-08:00My Grandma's cookies are very similar to these...My Grandma's cookies are very similar to these but I use large flake oatmeal for them. I wonder if that would make a difference in keeping them together? I too love these - they definitely qualify as a comfort food.Bev Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01270938389792314932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-59983748917153475272011-02-10T06:45:58.287-08:002011-02-10T06:45:58.287-08:00I would love these...and the cake in the post abov...I would love these...and the cake in the post above! You give us such wonderful dessert recipes! ♥~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-7847870737536430652011-02-10T04:34:02.292-08:002011-02-10T04:34:02.292-08:00Jams work equally well. Just try different filling...Jams work equally well. Just try different fillings until you hit your favorite. There are any number of other fillings that also work. With either the cookies or matrimonial cake I have used lemon or raisin filling. I am one to never just follow a recipe but try different things. <br />I love this site as so many recipes for cookies are very similar to those of my childhood days. They often give me the nudge to make them right then.Agneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619099744933649956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-72239546534717470242011-02-09T19:36:34.004-08:002011-02-09T19:36:34.004-08:00Are the oats instant or the old fashioned longer c...Are the oats instant or the old fashioned longer cooking oats?<br /><br />-LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-66618353079787041952011-02-09T19:12:14.294-08:002011-02-09T19:12:14.294-08:00LOVE< LOVE< LOVE dates will surely be making...LOVE< LOVE< LOVE dates will surely be making these! Thank you so much.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856856160866076018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-53779694284655143022011-02-09T16:17:47.452-08:002011-02-09T16:17:47.452-08:00I love the oatmeal cookie part, but I'm not cr...I love the oatmeal cookie part, but I'm not crazy about the date part. Are there any other fruit fillings that could be used equally as well? I have some blackberry and raspberry jam on hand..Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963841824756542166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-61756947424812289362011-02-09T15:08:30.561-08:002011-02-09T15:08:30.561-08:00Thank you. I think these are my all time favourite...Thank you. I think these are my all time favourite though I have never made them. I'll give them a try. Coconut in them sounds goodDeanne Fitzpatrickhttp://www.hookingrugs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-28201124792677008912011-02-09T12:47:32.050-08:002011-02-09T12:47:32.050-08:00This also a family favorite at my mom's house....This also a family favorite at my mom's house. She makes these evry year for Christmas. So, I've never thought of making them at other times of the year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-9650604145226167132011-02-09T09:27:49.682-08:002011-02-09T09:27:49.682-08:00These were my dad's all-time favorite cookies....These were my dad's all-time favorite cookies...and so we had them often. It's been a long time since I have had made them. Soon!<br /><br />How appropriate to post your mom's cookies on her special day!Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-58621482071643883082011-02-09T09:17:19.935-08:002011-02-09T09:17:19.935-08:00I've made Kathy's recipe that is similar t...I've made Kathy's recipe that is similar to this one and just love them!Anneliesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288355284573379421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-60409311773101547042011-02-09T08:45:15.434-08:002011-02-09T08:45:15.434-08:00yum!....Barbyum!....BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291929634822349553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-19253588740086310332011-02-09T07:57:39.082-08:002011-02-09T07:57:39.082-08:00This looks like such a wonderful cookie...love, lo...This looks like such a wonderful cookie...love, love the ingredients. I think I will make these for my husband as he loves dates. <br />Thank you so much for the recipe...by the way, the photo of the cookies is just outstanding!Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-41098320028838851912011-02-09T07:45:42.628-08:002011-02-09T07:45:42.628-08:00Oh, my Mom used to make these. I LOVED them! Thank...Oh, my Mom used to make these. I LOVED them! Thank you.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06956500810536375466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-25307861240472493532011-02-09T07:06:59.345-08:002011-02-09T07:06:59.345-08:00Those are awesome hints Agnes. .thanks so much.Those are awesome hints Agnes. .thanks so much.Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-36693461590055198392011-02-09T07:00:16.623-08:002011-02-09T07:00:16.623-08:00A little bit of additional information from my tri...A little bit of additional information from my trials and errors. Pkg is a 1 lb. To avoid that heavy chopping, hard on hands that are experiencing troubles,here's the lazy man's way. Place the dates and water in a saucepan. I use at least 2/3c, maybe 3/4 c water. I sometimes use orange juice and a bit of rind instead of water. I cook this block, breaking it apart as it softens, until soft and the desired consistency. Into the blender it goes. After a few quick buzzes I have a nice smooth texture without virtually any work. I have used the single dates the same way, adjusting liquid by boiling more if too soupy.<br /><br />I will attest the cookies go soft and mushy. My answer is that the cookies before sandwiching can stay in the cookie jar. The date filling is in a jar in the fridge. I then sandwich the cookies as I need them. This way I could also have plain cookies for the person at the same time who didn't care for dates. The filling freezes well.Agneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619099744933649956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-17071903962686217662011-02-09T06:44:44.387-08:002011-02-09T06:44:44.387-08:00Lecker!Schöne Valentins Day für dich!Bju.Luciene.Lecker!Schöne Valentins Day für dich!Bju.Luciene.Tretswelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304087275641448712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-72481294599616434122011-02-09T06:29:08.454-08:002011-02-09T06:29:08.454-08:00Your cookies look wonderful. I have to try your mo...Your cookies look wonderful. I have to try your mom's recipe.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617977766426840836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-8581744848057605752011-02-09T06:22:00.412-08:002011-02-09T06:22:00.412-08:00Yum! I may have to try these soon! I have a pack...Yum! I may have to try these soon! I have a package of dates in my pantry that are calling (very faintly right now, but eventually!)Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809050561068390145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-33168100019242567712011-02-09T04:48:19.295-08:002011-02-09T04:48:19.295-08:00Monika, I've never made them with single dates...Monika, I've never made them with single dates. .I think you will have to chop them very fine. My mom in law mentioned that they don't seem to get as soft.<br />I believe a package would be a pound.Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-11458456380520927452011-02-09T04:34:20.194-08:002011-02-09T04:34:20.194-08:00how many dates do you think that would be? Or how ...how many dates do you think that would be? Or how much does that package way? I would love trying to make those but just have a big box of dates...Monika Thiessennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-18368630957669852632011-02-09T04:33:27.045-08:002011-02-09T04:33:27.045-08:00Brings back wonderful memories. Love the oatmeal i...Brings back wonderful memories. Love the oatmeal in this recipe!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com