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Prune Newtons Recipe

California Packing Company
A fresh take on the classic fruit cookie, these Prune Newtons feature a buttery dough and a naturally sweet California Prune filling. Soft, flavorful, and perfect with a cup of tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 133 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • blender or food processor
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ TBSP vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 TBSP Greek yogurt
  • cups all-purpose flour

For the filling:

  • 1 cup California Prunes
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

Make the dough:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, vanilla extract, softened butter, egg yolk, and Greek yogurt. Mix on low speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  • Add the flour and continue mixing on low speed for another 2–3 minutes until fully combined.
  • Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Make the filling:

  • While the dough chills, blend the prunes and water in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Assemble the cookies:

  • Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll each chilled dough disk into a rectangle approximately 14 x 6 inches.
  • Pipe or spoon half of the prune filling down the center of each rectangle. Fold the dough over the filling lengthwise, pinch the seam to seal, and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake:

  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the dough is lightly golden.
  • Let cool, then slice into 1½-inch squares with a sharp knife.

Video

Notes

Storage Tip:
Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. The flavor deepens over time!
💡 Serving Suggestion:
Pair with a cup of herbal tea or coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up. Bonus: sneak one into a lunchbox for a naturally sweet treat with real benefits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 248IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chewy cookies, Prune Newtons
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