Sweet Date Cookies: Discover the Perfect Recipe Today!
Delicious and chewy cookies made with sweet Medjool dates, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted and chopped)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped, optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Soak the chopped dates in warm water for about 10 minutes, then drain.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mash the soaked dates and add them to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, folding in the nuts if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure dates are pitted before chopping.
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat flour.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg