Best 7 Quick Cherry Date Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of quick cherry-date cookie recipes. These delectable treats combine the sweet tang of cherries with the chewy goodness of dates, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer classic cookies, decadent bars, or crispy biscotti, we have a recipe to satisfy every craving. Embark on this sweet adventure and discover your new favorite cherry-date cookie recipe today!

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

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.

DATE BAR COOKIES



Date Bar Cookies image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 30 (2-inch) bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups coarsely chopped dates
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) very cold butter, cut into small cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a nonreactive medium saucepan over low heat, combine dates, granulated sugar, and water. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. In a large bowl or bowl of an electric mixer, place brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and oats. Mix on low speed until combined. While mixer is running, add butter, 1 piece or 2 at a time. Mix until crumb like, with some lumps of butter no larger than pea size.
  • Using your hands, press and flatten half of crumb mixture into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan. Spread cooled filling over crust. Cover with remaining crumb mixture, patting lightly. Bake until lightly browned, 25 to 35 minutes. Cool slightly and cut into bars while still in the pan. Gently remove cut bars from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature. Date bars, stored in an airtight container, refrigerate and freeze well.

CHERRY-DATE SKILLET COOKIES



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This has been handed down through three generations in my family. It's an easy no-bake cookie that adds color to a Christmas plate.

Provided by Rhonda Nyland

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) package chopped pitted dates
1 egg, beaten
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup chopped coconut
½ cup chopped drained maraschino cherries
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and dates to the melted butter; stir until the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat, add egg, and stir quickly to prevent the egg from cooking.
  • Return skillet to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a full boil, 4 to 6 minutes; cook at a boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Stir rice cereal, chopped coconut, chopped cherries, and vanilla extract with the dates. Let mixture cool until beginning to firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Shape mixture by rounded teaspoonful into 1-inch balls. Spread flaked coconut into a wide, shallow dish and roll balls in the coconut to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 25.4 g, Sodium 183.9 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

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

GRANDMA PARSON'S CHEERY CHERRY DATE NUT DROP COOKIES



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My sister has a life long bud, Mary Jane who had a Grandma Parsons that loved to bake. Grandma Parsons gave this recipe to my Mom, and so there cookies have been in both families for several generations now. These cookies are moist and loaded with fruits,nuts and dates, a perfect Christmas combination.

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, softened
2 c light brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/2 c buttermilk
1 c walnuts, chopped
1 c maraschino cherries, halved
2 c dates, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Sift together flour, soda, salt. Set aside.
  • 2. Cream butter, brown sugar, eggs. Mix til light and fluffy
  • 3. Add creamed mixture alternately with flour mixture, then add buttermilk.
  • 4. Stir in nuts, cherries, dates.
  • 5. Drop by teaspoons on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • 6. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or unti lightly browned.

CHERRY DATE SKILLET COOKIES



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This wows them every time! From Land O Lakes: Snowy coconut coats these made-in-the-skillet buttery date cookies. They are ready in just a short time.

Provided by RobertGoodman

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 60 Cookies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
8 ounces chopped dates
1 egg
3 cups crisp rice cereal
4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherry, drained
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet; stir in brown sugar and dates. Remove from heat. Stir in egg; return to heat. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil (4 to 6 minutes). Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup coconut and all remaining ingredients until moistened. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Shape rounded teaspoonfuls into 1-inch balls; roll in remaining coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.9, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 154.2, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 26.2, Protein 1.5

CHEERY CHERRY COOKIES



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With a tall glass of ice-cold milk, a couple of cherry cookies really hit the spot for dessert or as a snack. The coconut and bits of cherries provide a fun look and texture. -Judy Clark, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, well drained and chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in the cherries, coconut and pecans. , Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to quickly chop the dates and walnuts.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the dates and walnuts by hand with a knife.
  • Be sure to pit the dates before chopping them.
  • If you don't have fresh cherries, you can use frozen cherries that have been thawed and drained.
  • Be sure to drain the cherries well before adding them to the batter.
  • If you want a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set in the center. Overbaking will make them dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

These quick cherry date cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy with a sweet and tart flavor. The cherries and dates add a pop of color and flavor that makes these cookies irresistible. They are also a good source of fiber and antioxidants. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy cookie recipe, give these cherry date cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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