Sweet Date Cookies
Delightful and healthy Sweet Date Cookies featuring rich Medjool dates, a treat that’s both chewy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Chopped Medjool Dates
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
- Mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently.
- Fold in the chopped Medjool dates until evenly distributed.
- Scoop generous amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For the best flavor, ensure you use fresh Medjool dates. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg