Description
Delicious cookies made with dates and walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in chopped dates and walnuts if using.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing cookies apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened for easy creaming with sugar.
- Optional walnuts can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- For added flavor, consider using dark brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg