Best 9 Date A Nut Meringue Cookies Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet and nutty treat that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than date a nut meringue cookies! These delectable cookies combine the flavors of dates and nuts with a crispy meringue topping, creating a delightful symphony of textures and flavors. Whether you're looking for a special dessert to impress your friends or a delightful snack to enjoy with your family, date a nut meringue cookies are sure to hit the spot. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen equipment, you can easily whip up a batch of these delicious cookies in no time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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DATE NUT PINWHEEL COOKIES II



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This recipe makes three rolls of dough, which can be frozen until ready to bake.

Provided by Christy McCuiston

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter (at room temperature)
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
8 ounces dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup water
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Sift the cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and flour together in a second mixing bowl. Slowly stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture until evenly blended.
  • Divide the dough evenly into three portions and place each on a square of waxed paper. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling by combine the dates, pecans, water and white sugar in a saucepan set over low heat. Cook and stir until the filling has a paste-like consistency. Cool slightly.
  • Working with one portion at a time, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to make a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread 1/3 of the filling evenly over the dough; roll up to make a log. Repeat the process with the remaining dough. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.
  • Using a sharp, serrated knife, cut the rolls into 1/4 inch slices. Place the slices on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 47.8 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

DATE AND NUT COOKIES



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Loaded with ample doses of sweet dates, raisins, and buttery pecans, this easy recipe for drop cookies from reader Jackie Schulman of Tucker, Georgia, creates a homey and irresistible teatime dessert. There won't be a crumb left of these moist, cakey goodies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 60

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 pound dates, pitted and roughly chopped
2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
1/2 cup dark raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
3 large eggs
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper third and middle. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Add dates, pecans, and raisins, and stir with a wooden spoon until fruit and nuts are coated. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, oil, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Add to flour mixture and stir until combined.
  • In another small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons, 1 inch apart, onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake until cookies are golden at edges, about 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g

DATE A NUT MERINGUE COOKIES



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Make and share this Date a Nut Meringue Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lemoncurd

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 egg whites
1 cup icing sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/3 cups pitted dates, chopped
1 1/3 cups toasted walnuts or 1 1/3 cups pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a cookie sheet.
  • Beat the egg whites in a large bowl on medium speed, till soft peak stage.
  • Add the sugar gradually. beat till glossy stiff peaks form.
  • Carefully fold in cardamom, dates and nuts.
  • Drop mixture by the tablespoon onto cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.3, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 11.4, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 13.6, Protein 2.2

AUNT GRETA'S WALNUT MERINGUES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 28m

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 egg white
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch salt
1 to 2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted and cooled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Whip the egg white with a whip attachment until stiff.
  • Add the sugar, cinnamon, and salt and continue whipping until stiff and glossy. Fold in the walnuts.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto a parchment lined sheet pan and bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool and remove from the pan. Store in an airtight container.

NUTTY MERINGUE COOKIES



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield approximately 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup toasted and finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, using a hand beater, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, salt and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and beat until the sugar dissolves and stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
  • Drop the batter onto silicone mats or parchment lined baking sheets (will need 2) with a teaspoon, spacing at least 2 inches apart. Bake until the meringues are dried through, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. The cookies will remove easily from the parchment or silicone mat when ready.
  • Cook's Note: Do not bake on humid days. Dye these any color to suit a seasonal event. For orange cookies, add 5 drops of food coloring.

DATE NUT MERINGUES



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It's always nice to make different recipes to enhance my Christmas cookie selection each year. Since I like to bake but not fuss too much, these old-fashioned chews are a good choice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Fold in dates and pecans. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DATE NUT ICEBOX COOKIES



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A dear friend shared this recipe with me many years ago. They've become a much-requested treat at my house, so it's a good thing the recipe yields a big batch!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
2-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup finely chopped dates

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and corn syrup. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and dates. , Shape into four 6-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DATE-NUT MERINGUES



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From Sunset "Cookies" (1985). I personally cook meringues on parchment paper rather than the recommended greased cooking sheet. The dates make chewy meringue.

Provided by LaJuneBug

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h30m

Yield 42 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 egg whites
1 dash salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon rum extract
1 cup dates, pitted and snipped
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°F.
  • In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat egg whites until foamy. With the mixer on high speed, beat in salt; then gradually add sugar, about a tableshppon at a time, beating well after each addition, until whites fold stiff, glossy peaks.
  • Add vanilla and beat for 1 minute. Fold in dates and walnuts.
  • Drop meringue mixture by rounded teaspoonfulls onto well-greased cooking sheets, spacing cookies about 1 inch apart. Bake in a 200°F oven for 1 hour or until outside is dry and set; cookies should not turn brown.
  • Let cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to racks and let cool completely. Store airtight.

MOM'S DATE-NUT COOKIES



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Quick and easy date-nut cookies! All in one pan! Mom and I have made these every year for Christmas since I can remember. Store in an airtight container.

Provided by Julie Arseneau

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 egg, beaten
2 ½ cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups flaked coconut, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sugar, dates, walnuts, and beaten egg. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil until dates have softened and melted into the mixture, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in rice cereal.
  • Place coconut in a shallow bowl.
  • Scoop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough and drop them into the coconut, rolling and pressing until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 69.9 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature egg whites for better volume and texture.
  • Beat the egg whites gradually, starting at low speed and increasing to high.
  • Add the sugar slowly, a little at a time, to prevent the egg whites from deflating.
  • Continue beating until the meringue is stiff and glossy.
  • Fold in the chopped dates and nuts gently to avoid deflating the meringue.
  • Use a piping bag or spoon to shape the meringue cookies onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake the cookies at a low temperature for a longer time to prevent them from browning too quickly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

Date-A-Nut Meringue Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their light and airy texture, sweet and nutty flavor, and delicate appearance, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is a great way to enjoy the classic combination of dates, nuts, and meringue. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give these cookies a try - you won't be disappointed!

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