Date Crunch Cookies
Get ready to delight your taste buds with these irresistible Date Crunch Cookies! Packed with the natural sweetness of chopped dates, the nutty richness of pecans or walnuts, and a perfectly satisfying crunch from rolled oats and crispy rice cereal, these cookies offer a symphony of textures in every bite. The soft and chewy center pairs beautifully with the crisp edges, making them the ultimate treat for any occasion. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy dessert recipe is perfect for both beginner bakers and seasoned pros. Serve them as a mid-day snack, a lunchbox treat, or a sweet finish to a meal. These crowd-pleasing cookies stay fresh for up to a week, making them a must-have addition to your rotation of homemade baked goods!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 Egg
- 1 cups Pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cups Chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cups Rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and the egg to the creamed mixture, and beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients from the medium bowl to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Using a spatula, fold in the chopped dates, rolled oats, chopped pecans or walnuts, and rice cereal until evenly distributed.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently press each dough ball down slightly with the palm of your hand to flatten it into a disk shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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.
Serve and enjoy your Date Crunch Cookies! Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.9 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.6 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 454 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 1960 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 605.2 g | 220% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.3 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 312.2 g | ||
| Protein | 55.4 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 41.4 mg | 230% | |
| Potassium | 2225 mg | 47% | |
*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.
