Best 10 Date Nut Refrigerator Cookies Recipes

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If you're looking for a sweet treat that is easy to make and packed with flavor, date nut refrigerator cookies are the perfect choice. These cookies are made with pantry-staple ingredients like dates, nuts, flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. They are soft, chewy, and have a delightful combination of sweet and nutty flavors. The best part about these cookies is that they don't require any baking! Simply mix the ingredients together, chill the dough, and slice and bake.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 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 COOKIES WITH WALNUTS



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This date cookie recipe is perfect for the whole family. Try these date cookies, made with brown sugar, eggs, walnuts, dates, and other ingredients.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 25m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup margarine (or shortening; room temperature)
1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
2 cups light brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped dates (6 to 8 ounces)
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine the shortening, butter, and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in vanilla and egg, beating until well blended.
  • Sift flour and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
  • Stir in dates and walnuts. Shape dough into two 2-inch rolls; wrap in wax paper and chill overnight.
  • Slice chilled cookie dough into 1/8 inch slices; bake on greased baking sheets at 375 F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 145 mg, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 72 portions (72 servings), UnsaturatedFat 9 g

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

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

DATE-NUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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Melt-in-the-mouth, rich & crispy. Mix when convenient...slice and bake when convenient. Adapted from Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book (1950 Edition). The original recipe called for shortening, but l prefer unsalted butter. You could use any solid fat, like coconut oil or even lard. That's up to you. Cooking time is for the entire batch, 2 dozen at a time. Prep time includes 2 hours for chilling. You may need more.

Provided by Laura2of7

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h54m

Yield 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup finely-chopped nuts
1/2 cup finely-chopped dates

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, soda, salt and cinnamon. Toss the dates with a small amount of the flour mixture (to prevent sticking) and set aside.
  • ln a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugars until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
  • Mix in the dry ingredients and combine thoroughly.
  • Stir in the nuts and dates.
  • With your hands, press and mold the dough into a long, smooth roll about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper, twisting the ends to hold the roll in shape. Chill until firm - several hours or overnight. (To speed up the chilling process, place in freezer.).
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. (Moderately hot).
  • With a thin, sharp knife cut into thin slices 1/16" to 1/8" thick. Place on ungreased baking sheet, slightly apart.
  • Bake until lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.1, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 50.3, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 0.9

DATE-NUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons water
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups dates, cut in pieces
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Cream together brown sugar and butter. Add eggs and soda dissolved in water. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in dates and nuts. Form into rolls. Cover with waxed paper and refrigerate over night. Slice and bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

DATE-NUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons water
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups dates, cut in pieces
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Cream together brown sugar and butter. Add eggs and soda dissolved in water. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in dates and nuts. Form into rolls. Cover with waxed paper and refrigerate over night. Slice and bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

FRUIT AND NUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 40

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
3/4 cup pitted coarsely chopped dried dates (about 5 ounces)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans (about 2 1/2 ounces)
Royal Icing for Fruit and Nut Refrigerator Cookie

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together and set aside. Combine butter and sugar in bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg and beat until smooth. Add flour mixture and beat until combined.
  • Remove bowl from mixer and using a wooden spoon, stir in dates, apricots, and pecans. Knead dough briefly until smooth, about 30 seconds. Divide dough in half. Form each half into a rectangular log, 2-by-1 1/2-by-7 1/2 inches. Wrap each log in parchment then in plastic wrap. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 4 hours in refrigerator or 2 hours in freezer. Dough can be made ahead up to this point and frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpats (French nonstick baking mats) or parchment paper. Unwrap one log. Using a very sharp knife, slice dough into cut into 1/4- to 1/8-inch slices. Place on prepared sheets, 20 per sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake until firm and barely browning around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on sheets for about 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. When cool, drizzle with royal icing and let sit 1 hour to set icing.

DATE FILLED REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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Make and share this Date Filled Refrigerator Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h12m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup oleo
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 lb snipped dates
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cookies: Cream oleo, sugar and milk.
  • Sift and add dry ingredients.
  • Mix well and chill well (at least an hour).
  • Roll thin on a piece of lightly floured plastic wrap and cover with a thin layer of filling.
  • Roll dough up jellyroll style.
  • Chill thoroughly.
  • Preheat over to 350°F.
  • Cut in slices and place on greased baking sheet.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes.
  • Filling: Simmer and stir sugar, dates and water until thick.
  • Add vanilla and cool.

Tips:

  • Use room-temperature butter: This will make it easier to cream together with the sugar and help the cookies spread properly.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet: This will help the cookies be uniform in size and shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Date Nut Refrigerator Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

Tips:

  • Use room-temperature butter: This will make it easier to cream together with the sugar and help the cookies spread properly.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet: This will help the cookies be uniform in size and shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Date Nut Refrigerator Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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