Best 18 Oatmeal Date Cookies Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and wholesome oatmeal cookie recipe that is bursting with natural sweetness and a chewy texture? Look no further! Our ultimate guide to the best oatmeal date cookie recipes will provide you with an array of options sure to satisfy any craving. From classic recipes that stay true to the traditional flavors of oats and dates to innovative variations that add a twist of creativity, this article will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create the perfect oatmeal date cookies. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you wanting more!

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

OATMEAL-DATE COOKIES



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Add chopped nuts to make these cookies even crunchier. After beating in the dry ingredients, stir up to one cup of pecans, walnuts, or almonds into the dough. To make the cookies all the same size, use a measuring tablespoon to scoop the dough, then level off.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Makes 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup dried dates, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth. Add both sugars, and beat until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Beat in vanilla.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Drop batter by the tablespoon about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 1 g

OATMEAL DATE COOKIES



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These cookies are easy to make and one of my favorites.

Provided by M. Souder

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease cookie sheets.
  • In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together shortening and both sugars until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Blend in vanilla.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing well with spoon.
  • Stir in oats, dates and walnuts.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, on cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 120.2 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

DATE FILLED OATMEAL COOKIES



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This makes a huge batch, cut the recipe in half if desired. These cookies are best if they sit for a couple of days to soften. They freeze well also. From Company's Coming Cookie cookbook.

Provided by Martina

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 84 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups butter or 2 cups margarine, softened
2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 cup milk
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups rolled oats
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb chopped dates
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar together well.
  • Slowly mix in milk.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Mix well.
  • Chill for 1 hour.
  • Roll out fairly thin on lightly floured board.
  • Cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Fill with Date Filling, to form a sandwich.
  • For date filling: combine dates, sugar and water in saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Simmer, stirring often, until mushy and thickened.
  • Add more water if too dry, or simmer longer if too runny.
  • Cool and spread between cookies.

OATMEAL DATE COOKIES



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Dates contribute a satisfying chew and rich butterscotch flavor to these oatmeal cookies. You'd be hard pressed to find a better oatmeal cookie recipe.

Provided by Roxana Jullapat

Categories     Dessert     snack     Cookies     Bake     Oat     Date     Cinnamon     Butter     Egg     Mixer     Vegetarian     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kid-Friendly

Yield Makes 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 tablespoons (1 stick/​115 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
½ cup packed (105 g) dark brown sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg
¾ cup (100 g) Sonora wheat flour, or any other heirloom wheat flour
¾ cup (80 g) old-​fashioned rolled oats
1 cup (145 g) chopped pitted Medjool dates (about 16 )

Steps:

  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and both sugars at medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add the salt, baking soda, and cinnamon and mix until well combined, 1 minute. Add the egg and mix for another minute. Add the flour and oats and mix on low speed until combined. Finally, add the dates in two additions to make sure they're distributed evenly throughout. The dough will be very soft at this point.
  • Transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Flatten into a disk with your hands, then wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (and up to 2 days)-​chilled dough will be much easier to handle.
  • Place two racks in the middle positions and preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Divide the dough into 16 equal portions, about 1½ ounces (45 g) each. Working quickly so that the dough doesn't warm up, shape each portion into a ball with your hands. You can freeze the cookie dough balls for up to 2 weeks in a freezer bag to be baked from frozen at a later time. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, at least 3 inches apart to prevent the cookies from touching as they spread when they bake. Bake for 10 minutes, rotate the baking sheets and switch their positions in the oven, and bake for another 6 to 8 minutes, until the edges are brown and the middle is golden. Rotating and switching the sheets halfway through the baking process will ensure that the cookies bake evenly. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets. The cookies keep well for a couple of days stored in an airtight container.

DATE OATMEAL COOKIES



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In making cookies for Christmas I was trying to keep in mind what I had in my cabinets (instead of running out for more supplies). I found a recipe in the "More With Less" cookbook that looked interesting. I adapted it pretty heavily based on what I had. These are soft cookies that spread a ton while baking. They are a little crumbly but had a lovely soft, almost old fashioned molasses type taste. Sucanat is unrefined sugar. It has a lovely taste and more redeeming social value then refined sugar. If you don't have it, though, brown sugar would be a fine replacement.

Provided by ladypit

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sucanat or 1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup skim milk
2 cups rolled oats (quick cooking or regular - not instant)
1 1/2 cups chopped dates

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream together the butter, sucanat, and eggs.
  • In a different bowl combine the flour through all spice.
  • Add the flour to the butter mixture alternating with the milk until it is all combined.
  • Stir in the oatmeal and dates.
  • Drop by teaspoons onto a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned.
  • Immediately remove from pans onto a rack to cool.

OATMEAL DATE COOKIES



Oatmeal Date Cookies image

Categories     Cookies     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Date     Oat     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 24 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups packed pitted dates (about 10 ounces)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Coarsely chop dates. In a 3-quart saucepan melt butter over low heat and remove pan from heat. Add brown sugar, stirring until smooth, and sift flour, baking soda, and salt over butter mixture. In a cup lightly beat egg and stir into flour mixture with vanilla, oats, and dates until combined well.
  • Onto 2 large ungreased baking sheets spoon slightly rounded tablespoons dough about 2 inches apart. Roll dough into balls with floured hands, returning to sheets. Bake cookies in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until golden brown, about 18 minutes total. Transfer cookies to racks to cool. Cookies keep in an airtight container about 1 week.

HEALTHY OATMEAL, DATE AND CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES



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These cookies don't taste "healthy," which makes them the perfect way to avoid breaking any eat-better resolutions. Toasting the oats before adding them to the batter helps maintain their chewy texture, even after baking.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield About 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups rolled oats
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chunks

Steps:

  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread the oats out on a baking sheet and bake until light golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the oats for sprinkling and transfer the remaining oats to a medium mixing bowl to cool. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the sugar and butter on medium-high speed until lighter in color and slightly fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl several times. Beat in the egg and vanilla until very fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • In the mixing bowl with the cooled oats, add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt, and mix to combine. Reduce the mixer speed to low, then add the flour mixture to the butter and beat until just combined. Stir in the dates and chocolate by hand.
  • Drop level tablespoons of the dough on the baking sheets, leaving at least 1-inch of space around each cookie, about 30 cookies total. Sprinkle the cookies with the reserved toasted oats. Bake until the cookies are lightly golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool the cookies for 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.

OATMEAL, DATE, PECAN AND CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Provided by Leah Balk

Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Date     Pecan     Fall     Bon Appétit     St. Louis     Missouri

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup chopped pitted dates (about 5 ounces)
3/4 cup chopped pecans (about 3 ounces)
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 2 heavy large cookie sheets. Mix first 4 ingredients together in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, cream butter and both sugars in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in oatmeal mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Flatten cookies slightly with spoon. Bake until brown, about 10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheets. Transfer cookies to rack and cool completely. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Store in airtight container.)

OATMEAL DATE SPICE COOKIES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25-ounce) box classic yellow cake mix
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
1 cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Combine cake mix, melted butter, flour, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla in large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer for 1 minute, or until well blended. Stir in oats, walnuts and dates. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes, or until edges begin to brown. Cool cookies on cookie sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer cookies to a cooling rack or platter.

DATE OATMEAL COOKIES WITH MILK CHOCOLATE CHIPS



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Don't let the name fool you into thinking this will taste like a healthy cookie ... it tastes great. I had a few things I needed to use up in the pantry and wow it worked and worked well. This makes a great chewy cookie. Option: Instead of using milk chocolate chips get a chocolate bar break along the individual lines and lay on a cookie as it comes out of the oven. Top with another hot cookie and move to rack to cool.

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/3-1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups oatmeal (either old fashioned or quick cooking)
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
8 ounces chopped dates (sugared)
1 cup milk chocolate chips
sugar, in the raw

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream the shortening, butter and sugar together. Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix together well.
  • Add flour, baking soda, spices and oatmeal. Mix in dates and chocolate chips.
  • Scoop out a tbsp of dough onto a parchement paper lined cookie sheet. Get 2 plates one with a bit of water on it and one with sugar in the raw. Dip the bottom of a glass in the water then in the sugar in the raw. Press this on top of the cookie just to flatten, repeat with each cookie.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • Option: Instead of using milk chocolate chips get a chocolate bar break along the individual lines and lay on a cookie as it comes out of the oven. Top with another hot cookie and move to rack to cool.

GERMAN OATMEAL DATE COOKIES



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These delicious German Christmas cookies are quick and easy to make and are some of my favorite cookies of all time.

Provided by Marianne

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 cups rolled oats
2 eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups finely chopped, pitted dates

Steps:

  • Melt 9 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat; mix in oats. Remove from heat and let cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl; stir in dates-oat mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Use 2 teaspoons to place little mounds of oat-date mixture 2 inches apart onto the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on the top and bottom, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 13.5 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 29.3 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

DATE-FILLED OATMEAL COOKIES



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Recipe came from my husband's grandmother. They are much easier to make than they sound. I have halved the recipe successfully; and I have used jam instead of the cooked dates although nothing beats the original recipe.

Provided by Jenny Ann

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20-24 cookies, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar (can substitute Splenda)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
2 cups oats
2 cups flour
1 lb dates, chopped
1/2 cup sugar (or even a little less (can substitute Splenda)
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook the dates in sugar and water, until tender. Cool before using.
  • Blend shortening and sugar, and then add remaining ingredients.
  • Roll out thin on a floured surface, cutting into circles.
  • Place filling on bottom circle, top with a second circle, and seal edges.
  • Bake until brown at 350 degrees - about 10 minutes, depending on the size of your circles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.4, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 47.6, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 39.2, Protein 6.2

DATE NUT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Yummy, nutritious, and easy! This is a recipe I found on the back of a box, and I modified it to suit my family's taste.

Provided by Connie Davis

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h3m

Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups oats
1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar together. Beat in eggs, vanilla and cinnamon. Add flour and baking soda, mixing well. Stir in oats, dates and nuts. Drop by teaspoonful onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 12 minutes, until golden brown.

OATMEAL DATE SANDWICH COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Fruit     Dessert     Bake

Yield Makes about 3 dozen sandwich cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups shortening - melted
1 cup buttermilk
4 cups quick oats
1 ½ lbs. Dates, cut-up
1 1/4 water
1 ½ cup sugar
1 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Oatmeal Cookies Combine and sift: flour, baking soda and baking powder. Cream shortening and sugar. Alternately add buttermilk and dry ingredients to sugar mixture. Mix well. Add oats and combine. Chill thoroughly. Roll out thin and cut into rounds. Bake about 10 minutes at 350; grease pan first time only. Cool overnight. Date Filling Boil all ingredients until very thick. Cool before using. Make Cookies Spread filling on cooled cookie and cover with second cookie. Put in airtight container and age for at least two weeks (three is better). Enjoy.

OATMEAL DATE COCONUT DROP COOKIES



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I've had this old recipe for a long time, and am not sure of it's origin. However, the cookies are delish and are always a hit when I bring them to a party, or to share at work.

Provided by Diana Perry

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c shortening
2 c brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
2 Tbsp warm water
3 eggs, well beaten
1 c coconut
1 c old fashioned oatmeal
1 c dates
1/2 c pecans, choped
2-1/2 c flour

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve baking soda in warm water.
  • 2. Combine eggs with the baking soda water.
  • 3. Mix all other ingredients on low speed of your mixer and be sure to distribute the shortening; Add the water/egg mixture and mix until all is combined.
  • 4. Drop by using a cookie scoop, or by rounded teaspoons onto baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
  • 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on your oven. If you prefer a softer cookie (we like crisp) bake until light golden brown.

HEALTHY OATMEAL DATE WALNUT COOKIES



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This is a variation of a cookie recipe I love, just to give credit where credit is due... The Kind Diet's Oatmeal, Walnut and Dried Plum cookies. They are delicious but a lot of sugar so I tried another version and I think they are just as yummy!

Provided by healthyrecipenut

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 26 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup raw sugar
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup plain soymilk
1/4 cup canola oil
4 ounces natural applesauce, single serving cup
2 teaspoons molasses
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (or 325 convection oven). Line 3 cookies sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix all dry ingredients.
  • Wisk together wet ingredients.
  • Fold in dry to wet and stir until moist. If batter is too dry add a little more applesauce.
  • Use small ice cream scoop to make cookies.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to baking rack and cool.
  • I throw them into a ziploc bag and just grab 2 out of the freezer whenever the mood hits me. I use them for the kids lunches too and they love them!
  • VARIATION: I basically make the same recipe but with dairy free chocolate chips instead of walnuts and omit molasses and maple syrup. We live on those! I love stocking up the freezer on Sundays. :).

DOUBLE DATE DELIGHT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Wow! If you loooove dates, and you are looking for a cookie that's chock-full of these sweet, chewy members of the fruit family, then this is the cookie for you. So moist and delicious, it's hard to stop at just one! And the good news is, your overindulgence can be forgiven (slightly!) by the nutritional value inherent in the oats. The recipe comes from the back of a box of Amport chopped dates; you can use those, or for extra moistness you can buy whole dates and chop them yourself. Enjoy!

Provided by Veggie Girl NYC

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 42m

Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups dates, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
  • Cream together the softened butter and the two sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and combine well.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; add this to butter mixture, blending well. Fold in oats and dates.
  • Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets by heaped teaspoonful. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cookies from baking sheet and place on racks to cool completely.

DATE NUT OATMEAL COOKIES



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These tasty, chewy cookies are the #1 favorite in our house. The recipe came about through much experimentation because I wanted a chewy date-nut cookie and couldn't find what I wanted online.

Provided by Nadia Giordana

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 c butter, room temperature
1 c granulated sugar
1 c brown sugar, lightly packed
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 c quick cooking oats
2/3 c dates, chopped
1/2 c walnuts, chopped
1/4 c cranberries, dried
DIRECTIONS

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease well, 4 cookie sheets.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugars together well. Then beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
  • 3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir this into the butter/sugar mixture. Mix in the oats, dates and nuts. Dried cranberries (or cherries) are optional, but good in this recipe. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour, two is better.
  • 4. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2-inches apart on the cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie slightly with a large fork dipped in water. Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of granulated sugar.
  • 5. Bake for 12 minutes, turning sheets once at about 8 minutes. Cookies will not look done. Immediately upon removing from oven, sprinkle cookies lightly with a little sugar (optional). Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Making the Best Oatmeal Date Cookies:

  • Use ripe dates: The riper the dates, the sweeter and more flavorful your cookies will be.
  • Chop the dates finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Oatmeal date cookies are a delicious and healthy snack or dessert. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These cookies are also a good source of fiber, iron, and potassium. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, try making a batch of oatmeal date cookies. You won't be disappointed!

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