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    Date Cookies

    Published: Apr 28, 2025 by Radwa ·

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    Date cookies might sound like something your grandma would sneak into your lunchbox, but trust me — these cookies are AMAZING! They're soft, sweet, a little spicy, chewy, and they smell like caramel.

    Date cookies.

    Date Cookies

    Dates are my go-to snack — sweet, soft, and basically nature’s candy.

    For this recipe, I used pitted Medjool dates because they’re extra soft and naturally sweet. I like to chop them up finely — it gives the cookies a much better texture and makes sure you get little bursts of date goodness in every bite.

    To level up the flavor, I added ground cinnamon and nutmeg. These warm spices pair perfectly with dates and make the cookies smell absolutely heavenly while they bake.

    And because I can’t resist a little crunch, I also tossed in some chopped walnuts — my all-time favorite nut. They add the perfect bit of texture to balance the chewiness of the dates.

    You'll Need

    date cookies ingredients.

    Dry ingredients: I used all-purpose flour, caster sugar, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon and nutmeg.

    Wet ingredients: I used unsalted butter and eggs.

    Add-ins: I added chopped pitted dates and chopped walnuts.

    Find the quantities in the recipe card.

    How To Make Them

    butter and caster sugar in a mixing bowl.

    Step 1: Cream butter and caster sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

    Mix in the eggs, one at a time.

    Step 2: Mix in the eggs, one at a time, until combined.

    Mix in the sifted flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

    Step 3: Mix in the sifted flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.

    Add the chopped dates and walnuts to the batter.

    Step 4: Fold in the chopped dates and walnuts. You will have a sticky dough, which you need to refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.

    Tip: Chilling the dough is so important; it improves the texture of the cookies and prevents them from getting too flat while baking.

    Scoop tablespoons of the cookie batter onto the baking sheet.

    Step 5: Now, preheat the oven to 180C / 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoons of the cookie batter onto the baking sheet.

    Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes, then allow the cookies to cool, then serve.

    one of the date cookies cut into halves.

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    Date cookies.
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    Date Cookies

    Date cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with sweet, caramel-like flavor — the perfect treat when you want something cozy and delicious.
    Course Baking, Dessert
    Cuisine American, Middle Eastern
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Chill The Dough 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes minutes
    Servings 23 Cookies
    Calories 185kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
    • Mixing bowl
    • Measuring cups
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup caster sugar
    • ¾ cup unsalted butter , softened
    • 3 eggs , at room temperature
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 ½ cups pitted dates , chopped
    • 1 cup walnuts , chopped

    Instructions

    • Cream butter and caster sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
    • Mix in the eggs, one at a time, until combined.
    • Mix in the sifted flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
    • Fold in the chopped dates and walnuts. Then chill the dough for 30-40 minutes.
    • Now, preheat the oven to 180C / 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Scoop tablespoons of the cookie batter onto the baking sheet.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes, then allow the cookies to cool, then serve.

    Notes

    Chilling the dough is so important; it improves the texture of the cookies and prevents them from getting too flat while baking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Hi! I'm Radwa, a home chef and the creative mind behind Recipe Tale. I've spent years perfecting recipes and exploring flavors. All my recipes are thoroughly tested, and I guarantee you will love them. I only share the best recipes here.

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