Cherry Date Skillet Cookies Recipe

These irresistible Cherry Date Skillet Cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Imagine warm, buttery date cookies coated in a dreamy layer of snowy coconut – all made in one skillet! This quick and easy recipe delivers incredible flavor and texture in under an hour. Perfect for a cozy night in or a delightful dessert to share.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 268.9 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Cherry Date Skillet Cookies

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How to Make Cherry Date Skillet Cookies

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar and 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, chopped.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in 1 large egg.
  5. Return the skillet to medium heat.
  6. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a full, rolling boil.
  7. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove from heat.
  9. Stir in 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut and the remaining ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained). Mix until just moistened.
  10. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes.
  11. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of the dough into 1-inch balls.
  12. Roll the cookie balls in the remaining 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

58g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cherry Date Skillet Cookies?

Cherry Date Skillet Cookies takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cherry Date Skillet Cookies?

Cherry Date Skillet Cookies has approximately 268.9 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cherry Date Skillet Cookies?

The key ingredients for Cherry Date Skillet Cookies are Butter, Brown Sugar, Dates, Egg, Crisp Rice Cereal, Sweetened Flaked Coconut. See the full list with measurements above.

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