Indulge in the sweet, chewy delight of Date Biscuits Cookies, a perfect marriage of buttery cookie dough and naturally sweet chopped dates. These easy-to-make cookies combine simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and a touch of vanilla to create a treat thatβs soft, flavorful, and irresistibly aromatic. The addition of dates not only brings a nuanced caramel-like sweetness but also adds a lovely chewiness to every bite. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is a fantastic choice for quick baking sessions, whether youβre preparing for a cozy tea time or looking for a unique dessert to impress guests. Each batch yields 20 cookies with a golden-brown finish, making them perfect for sharing or savoring solo. Donβt forget to serve them with a warm cup of coffee or tea for an extra-special pairing!
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.
Fold in the chopped dates and milk using a spatula, ensuring the dates are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each cookie ball with the back of a spoon or your palm.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Calories |
145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 73 mg | 2% | |
*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.