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Date Walnut Cookies

Date Walnut Cookies That Will Wow Your Holiday Guests

These Date Walnut Cookies are a fast, wholesome alternative to store-bought sweets, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Use room temperature
  • 10 pieces Medjool Dates Pitted and diced
  • 0.5 cups Walnuts Chopped
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Adds moisture
  • 0.5 cups White Sugar Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Flavor
  • 1 whole Egg Can substitute with flax egg

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Paddle attachment
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until incorporated.
  3. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then add to wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in dates and walnuts gently.
  5. Chill the dough for 10–15 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be made vegan by using flax eggs instead of regular eggs. Feel free to customize with different nuts or chocolate chips.

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