Date Turnover Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients (19)

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups chopped dates (about 1 pound)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup milk, or as needed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, or as needed
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

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