Date Cookies

Date Cookies

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

Prep Time:
60 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
6 dozen
Servings:
36

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/3 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

Directions

Step 1
Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves; gradually stir into creamed mixture. Combine water and dates; stir into dough along with chopped pecans. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Step 3
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 (per serving)

156
Calories
8g
Fat
20g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 156
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 10%
Saturated Fat4g 18%
Cholesterol29mg 10%
Sodium78mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate20g 7%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars12g
Protein2g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium10mg 1%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium71mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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