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Chewy Date Delight Cookies are a wonderful treat that brings comfort and joy with every bite. These cookies have a delightful chewiness and a burst of natural sweetness thanks to their star ingredient—dates. With a balance of rich flavor from butter and sugars, complemented by warm spices like cinnamon, these cookies are sure to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. Their unique texture makes them perfect for various occasions, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply indulging in a quiet moment at home with a cup of tea or coffee.

Chewy Date Delight Cookies Recipe

These soft, sweet, and chewy date cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. They combine the natural sweetness of dates with a buttery cookie base.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pitted dates finely chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • ½ cup rolled oats optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Soak the finely chopped dates in warm water for about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Fold in the soaked dates, and if desired, the chopped nuts and rolled oats.
  • Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are slightly underbaked.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For added flavor, consider dusting with powdered sugar before serving.
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