Chewy Date Cookies
Get ready to savor the rich, caramel-like sweetness of homemade Chewy Date Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for snack time or holiday celebrations! These soft and irresistible cookies feature the natural richness of chopped pitted dates, paired with crunchy walnuts for a divine texture. Warm notes of ground cinnamon add a cozy, spiced element, while a buttery base ensures every bite melts in your mouth. Quick and easy to prepare, with just 20 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of baking time, this recipe yields 24 cookies perfect for sharing—or not! Ideal alongside a cup of tea or coffee, Chewy Date Cookies are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for cookie lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Pitted dates, chopped
- 0.5 cups Walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium-high speed until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the chopped dates and walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) between each cookie to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear soft and slightly underbaked.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your chewy date cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.2 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.2 g | 336% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 478 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 1380 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 466.7 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 301.6 g | ||
| Protein | 40.4 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1741 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
