Description
Naturally sweetened cookies made with Medjool dates, brown sugar, butter, and a mix of warm spices and optional nuts.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups finely chopped Medjool dates (pits removed)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp pure vanilla powder (alcohol-free)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
2 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
Fold in chopped dates. If clumpy, toss in a little flour beforehand.
Mix dry ingredients separately and then slowly add to wet.
Incorporate nuts or coconut if using; don’t overmix.
Scoop dough onto tray about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers set.
Cool on tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use Medjool dates for best results.
Make it vegan with plant butter and a flax egg.
Freeze in dough ball form for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: date cookies, chewy cookies, healthy cookies, Medjool date dessert