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Oatmeal Date Cookies
Yield
about 5 dozen cookies
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
14 minutes
Total Time
29 minutes
These Oatmeal Date Cookies are chewy, nutty treats with just the right amount of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 & 1/2 cups (248g) old-fashioned 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
- 1 & 1/4 cups (283g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (approximately 120g) chopped, toasted nuts, such as almonds or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, dates, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter in a separate large bowl until smooth. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, beating until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Beat in the vanilla.
- Add the flour mixture gradually to butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Stir in the nuts, if using.
- Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared pans. Bake one pan at a time for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool the cookies on the pans on wire racks for 5 to 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cookies directly onto wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart.