Date Drop Cookies
Indulge in the warm, nostalgic flavors of Date Drop Cookies—a delightful treat that combines chewy, caramel-like bits of chopped dates with a tender, cinnamon-scented cookie base. Perfect for holiday baking or a comforting snack with your afternoon tea, these easy-to-make cookies come together in just 25 minutes. Optional chopped pecans or walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while a blend of brown sugar and vanilla creates a rich, buttery undertone. Made with pantry staples and conveniently dropped onto a baking sheet, these soft, golden cookies are a crowd-pleaser that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goodness. Perfectly sweet and spiced, Date Drop Cookies are a must-try for fans of classic yet unique homemade desserts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 units large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 0.5 cups chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until creamy and well combined, about 3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped dates and, if using, the chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
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 the cookies warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3867 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.0 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.9 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2646 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 613.0 g | 223% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 399.6 g | ||
| Protein | 48.0 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1915 mg | 41% | |
*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.
