Date Cookies: Simple Recipe
Discover an easy way to make a tasty date cookies recipe. Our straightforward recipe provides a nutritious option to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups Medjool dates chopped
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans chopped optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the chopped Medjool dates and nuts (if using).
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These date cookies taste great. They are sweet because of the dates. You can add nuts like walnuts or pecans to make them crunchy. Bake them a little less for a chewy texture. Add oats or cinnamon for a different flavor. They make a nice gift or snack with tea or coffee. They are a healthy treat.
Nutrition Information (per serving, 1 cookie)
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 1g
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Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
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Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Potassium: 100mg
- Vitamin A: 4% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin C: 0% of the DV
- Calcium: 2% of the DV
- Iron: 4% of the DV