Description
Sweet Date Cookies are your next cozy obsession. Golden on the edges, soft in the center, and loaded with chewy chopped dates and toasted pecans, they strike the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. These cookies come together in under 30 minutes and work beautifully as a quick breakfast, a healthy snack, or a dessert with coffee. Packed with flavor, these easy cookies are a must-try for anyone who loves wholesome baking, dessert ideas that don’t skimp on flavor, or just wants a go-to easy recipe for any time of year.
Ingredients
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
1. Chop the dates if needed, and toast the pecans lightly. Let them cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (2-3 minutes).
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
6. Fold in chopped dates and toasted pecans gently.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Scoop 1-tablespoon portions and place 2 inches apart.
9. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, soak dates in warm orange juice for 10 minutes before using.
To make these cookies dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based margarine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: date cookies, quick dessert, healthy snack, cookie recipe