
A historical dessert from Recipes from here and there (1900). Use more flour if necessary when rolling
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Cream one-half cup butter, one-half cup lard with two cups light brown sugar
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Add two well beaten eggs, two cups flour, one teaspoon baking soda, two cups oatmeal
Roll, using more flour if necessary
Bake in thin cookies
Put together while warm with filling made by cooking one-half pound finely chopped dates, one-half cup water, one-half cup sugar until it makes a paste
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The combination of butter and lard creates cookies with superior texture—butter provides flavor and browning while lard contributes flakiness and tenderness due to its larger fat crystals. Oatmeal adds structural integrity and chewiness, preventing the cookies from becoming too delicate when sandwiched. Assembling the cookies while still warm allows the date filling to adhere properly as the residual heat softens both components, creating a cohesive sandwich cookie.
The date filling can be made up to 1 week ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container; reheat gently with a tablespoon of water to restore spreading consistency. Unbaked cookie dough can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Assembled cookies can be stored for up to 1 week.
Store assembled Trilbys in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, separating layers with parchment paper. The date filling will soften the cookies slightly over time, creating a more unified texture. Do not refrigerate, as this will make the cookies hard and the filling grainy.
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The date filling can be made up to 1 week ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container; reheat gently with a tablespoon of water to restore spreading consistency. Unbaked cookie dough can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Assembled cookies can be stored for up to 1 week.
Store assembled Trilbys in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, separating layers with parchment paper. The date filling will soften the cookies slightly over time, creating a more unified texture. Do not refrigerate, as this will make the cookies hard and the filling grainy.