Date Cookies
Enjoy chewy and flavorful date cookies packed with natural sweetness, perfect for dessert or a snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped Use fresh dates for best flavor. Soak dry dates in warm water if needed.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Packed brown sugar works best.
- 1 large egg Room temperature egg recommended.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor to the cookies.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute half with whole wheat flour for more fiber.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts Optional; can use almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Optional for added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if you’re using it.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped dates and nuts, if desired, until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Serve warm for a gooey texture; can be garnished with fresh fruit or drizzled with honey for an extra layer of sweetness. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender and chewy. Sprinkle with sea salt post-baking for an added contrast.