Best 6 Chewy Date Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable chewy date cookies, a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of dates with a symphony of warm spices. These soft and chewy cookies are studded with plump, juicy dates, offering a delightful textural contrast. With a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe promises a straightforward and rewarding experience. Additionally, this article presents a collection of equally enticing recipes, including a decadent chocolate cake with a rich and velvety texture, a refreshing lemon cake bursting with citrusy zest, and a classic carrot cake adorned with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Embrace your inner baker and embark on a delightful baking adventure with these culinary gems.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOFT & CHEWY OATMEAL DATE COOKIES



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Oatmeal Date Cookies that are chewy and soft in the center but crispy on the edges! The perfect oatmeal cookie filled with chewy dates and crunchy pecans.

Provided by Jenn

Categories     Dessert

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup quick oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup butter (softened)
2 Tbsp. honey
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups diced Sunsweet Dates
1/2 cup pecans (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300ºF.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, soda, salt and oats. Mix with a wire whisk and set aside.
  • In an electric mixer bowl, combine sugars and mix to combine. Add in butter and blend until a creamy, grainy paste.
  • Scrape down sides of bowl then add honey, vanilla and eggs. Mix at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the flour mixture, dates and pecans and blend at low speed until just combined. Don't overmix!
  • Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until cookies are light golden brown. Immediately transfer cookies with a spatula to a cooling rack. Eat and enjoy!

DATE COOKIES



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Spicy cookies with chewy dates. The dates sweeten these cookies without going overboard.

Provided by Sara

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
3 eggs
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons water
1 ½ cups chopped pitted dates
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Combine the water and dates; stir into the dough along with the chopped pecans. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 77.5 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

OATMEAL DATE COOKIES



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These cookies are easy to make and one of my favorites.

Provided by M. Souder

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease cookie sheets.
  • In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together shortening and both sugars until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Blend in vanilla.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing well with spoon.
  • Stir in oats, dates and walnuts.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, on cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 120.2 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

CHEWY DATE COOKIES



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Brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon peel and chewy dates make a memorable flavor combination in this old-fashioned favorite, which comes straight from our Test Kitchen ovens. Ideal as a light dessert or slimmed-down snack the sweet treats won't last long in your cookie jar!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flours, lemon zest, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in dates., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Enjoy these chewy chocolate chip cookies with a cup of tea. If you have time, leave the dough overnight for the best flavour and texture

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

150g butter , softened
150g soft brown sugar , golden caster sugar, or ideally half of each
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
180-200g plain flour (see tip below)
½ tsp baking powder
200g chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Steps:

  • Mix the butter and sugar together using an electric whisk or hand whisk until very light and fluffy, then beat in the egg and vanilla. Fold in the flour, baking powder, chocolate and ¼ tsp salt as quickly as you can. Don't overwork the dough as this will toughen the cookies.
  • For the best flavour, leave the mixture overnight: either cover the bowl and chill, or roll the mixture into balls and chill.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line two baking sheets with parchment. Divide the mixture into balls, the craggier the balls, the rougher the cookies will look. If you want to give the dough more texture, tear the balls in half and squidge them lightly back together. Space out evenly on the baking sheets, leaving enough space between each to allow for spreading.
  • Bake the fresh cookies for 8-10 mins and the chilled ones for 10-12 mins, or until browned and a little crisp at the edges but still very soft in the middle - they will harden a little as they cool. Leave to cool on the tray for a few minutes before eating warm, or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Will keep for three days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

OATMEAL-DATE COOKIES



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Add chopped nuts to make these cookies even crunchier. After beating in the dry ingredients, stir up to one cup of pecans, walnuts, or almonds into the dough. To make the cookies all the same size, use a measuring tablespoon to scoop the dough, then level off.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Makes 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup dried dates, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth. Add both sugars, and beat until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Beat in vanilla.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Drop batter by the tablespoon about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 1 g

Tips:

  • For optimal results, employ pitted dates that are soft and moist; if your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for around 10 minutes prior to use.
  • For a delightfully chewy cookie, refrain from overmixing the dough; mix only until the ingredients are combined.
  • To ensure even baking, portion the dough into balls of uniform size.
  • Before placing the cookies in the oven, lightly flatten them with a fork to create a crisscross pattern; this helps them spread and bake evenly.
  • The cookies are perfectly baked when the edges are golden brown and the centers have set; avoid overbaking, as this will result in dry cookies.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack; this helps them retain their shape and prevents breakage.

Conclusion:

These delectable chewy date cookies, bursting with the natural sweetness of dates and complemented by warm spices, are a delightful treat for any occasion. Simple to make and featuring wholesome ingredients, they are sure to be a hit among cookie enthusiasts of all ages. Whether enjoyed as a midday snack, an after-dinner dessert, or a thoughtful gift for loved ones, these cookies promise to bring joy and satisfaction with every bite.

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