Description
Sweet Date Cookies are soft, chewy, naturally sweetened treats perfect for cozy baking. Made with Medjool dates, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla, these cookies offer a wholesome twist on classic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chopped Medjool dates
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chopped dates and nuts if using.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and space them evenly on the sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg