Description

These quick and easy Date Cookies combine the best of chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies with a Middle Eastern twist. Packed with chewy dates, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts, these buttery treats are irresistibly soft and full of flavor. Perfect for snacking or gifting!

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
Stir in oats, dates, chocolate chips, and walnuts until evenly combined.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use Medjool dates for the best texture and sweetness.
Substitute pecans or almonds for walnuts, or omit nuts entirely for a nut-free version.
Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.