Best 4 Date Drops Recipes
Date drops, a delightful and delectable sweet treat, are a testament to the versatility of dates. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these bite-sized morsels are packed with natural sweetness, chewy texture, and a rich, caramel-like flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating delectable date drops, providing you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and variations to suit your taste preferences. Let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting these tempting treats, transforming humble dates into a symphony of flavors and textures.
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DATE DROPS
These cake-like cookies are nutritious, flavorful and firm enough to pack well in brown-bag lunches.-Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats, dates and nuts. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and tops are firm to the touch. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
STUFFED DATE DROPS
In my recipe collection, these chewy drops cookies with date-nut centers are filed under "E" for "extra-special".
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut pecan or walnut halves lengthwise; stuff into dates and set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg yolk. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in stuffed dates. , Drop by tablespoonfuls with one date per cookie, onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. , In a saucepan, cook butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in sugar, vanilla and milk. Frost cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SOUR CREAM DATE DROPS
Sour cream lends perfect, moist flavor to these cookies filled with old-fashioned flavor. The recipe has earned me first prize at many fairs!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the dates, nuts and cherries., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
Nutrition Facts :
STUFFED DATE DROPS
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Stuff dates with nut halves. Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg. Sift dry ingredients together. Add alternately with sour cream to creamed mixture. Stir in dates, gently. Drop onto greased cookie sheets (1 date per cookie). Bake at 400 deg. for 8-10 minutes. Top with Golden Frosting. Lightly brown butter. Remove from heat and gradually beat in sugar and vanilla. Slowly add water until of spreading consistency. Makes about 70 cookies.
Tips:
- Use a food processor to chop the dates. This will make the process much faster and easier.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can also chop the dates by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
- Add a little bit of oil to the food processor or chopping board. This will help to prevent the dates from sticking.
- If the mixture is too dry, you can add a little bit of water or milk. Just be careful not to add too much, or the mixture will become too runny.
- Roll the mixture into balls and then coat them in your desired topping. You can use anything from chopped nuts to shredded coconut to cocoa powder.
- Place the date drops on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the date drops at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes, or until they are set.
- Let the date drops cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
Date drops are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to use up leftover dates. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious date drops at home.
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