47 date filling recipes

This is an all-purpose filling that can be used for cookies, bars, etc. I use it most often to fill hamantaschen. Extremely simple and delicious.

Old-fashioned oatmeal cookies sandwiched with a thick, homemade date filling. A nostalgic cookie jar classic that makes 36 tender, fruit-filled treats.

Heritage-style sour milk cookies filled with a cooked raisin and ground walnut filling brightened by lemon juice. An old-fashioned farmhouse treat rolled, cut, and sealed by hand.

Soft buttermilk drop cookies with a sweet date-pecan filling hidden inside. Spiced with cinnamon and baked golden, this big-batch recipe yields up to 6 dozen.

Pumpkin date nut bread for the bread machine combines pumpkin pie filling, whole wheat flour, warm spices, walnuts, and chopped dates. Hands-off yeast loaf on the fruit and nut cycle.

Tired of making cookies and muffins? Try this tasty snack that is sure to make you a fan.

Make the traditional date squares healthier by using some whole wheat flour, canola oil and applesauce. Super moist and tasty, great to enjoy at any time.

Classic Canadian date squares with a buttery oat crumble crust and thick, sticky date filling. A beloved bake sale staple from coast to coast, eh.

Scrumptious little sweet tarts that are simply filled with a bit of brown sugar and dates. No "pork" involved, just old-fashioned Acadian simple goodness.

No-bake strawberry pie with a raw date and nut crust made from walnuts and almonds. Fresh sliced strawberries tossed in maple syrup fill this naturally sweet dessert.

Buttery shortcrust pockets folded around a caramelized coconut filling studded with dates, raisins, and cashews, baked golden. A Sri Lankan sweet pastry with crisp edges and a chewy, nutty center.

Date oatmeal bars with a thick, jammy date filling sandwiched between two layers of buttery oat crumble. A vintage three-layer bar cookie that's chewy, sweet, and wholesome.

Old-fashioned sandwich cookies with a choice of two homemade fillings: raisin with lemon, or chopped date with orange zest and nutmeg. Three dozen per batch.

Peanut butter thumbprint cookies with a chewy raisin-date filling in the center. Nostalgic, tender, and less sweet than the jam-filled version. Makes 60 cookies.

Date-nut pinwheel cookies with brown sugar dough rolled around a sweet date and chopped nut filling. The classic icebox cookie that slices into spirals before baking.

Named after Queen Victoria, who famously enjoyed a slice with her afternoon tea, this classic British cake dates back to the 19th century. Its light, fluffy sponge layers, filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, embody simple elegance, making it a timeless centerpiece for tea parties or special occasions.