Date Cookies
These Date Cookies with a base of oatmeal are perfectly sweet and delicious. The addition of walnuts gives them a nice crunch and the hint of cinnamon complements the flavor of the dates. You can make the dough ahead of time and bake the cookies later if you prefer. This recipe produces cookies that are crispy on the edges and soft and chewy on the inside – a winning combination.
Ingredients
- 8 Tablespoons Butter Unsalted
- ½ cup Brown Sugar Packed
- ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1½ cups Rolled Oats
- ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ¾ cups Medjool Dates Chopped
- ½ cup Walnuts Chopped
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Electric Mixer
Instructions
- Mix the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Turn the mixer to low, add the egg and mix well to combine. Add the oats, flour and cinnamon and mix on low until combined. Fold in the dates and walnuts with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
- When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Scoop mounds of dough with a cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons per cookie) and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake on the middle rack until golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Notes
Cook’s Notes
- Do not overbake or the cookies will be dry. The cookies will be pretty soft fresh out of the oven, so give them a few minutes to set before moving them to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Date Cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
122
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
35
mg
2
%
Potassium
74
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
135
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
0.03
mg
0
%
Calcium
15
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword All-Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Butter, Egg, Flour, Ground Cinnamon, Medjool Dates, Rolled Oats, Sugar, Walnuts