Date Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

These delicious Date Oatmeal Cookies are a perfect Christmas treat, made with pantry staples! A simple, yet incredibly flavorful recipe, these chewy cookies are packed with the warmth of dates and the comforting goodness of oatmeal. Perfect for holiday baking or any time you crave a wholesome and satisfying cookie.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 616.1 kcal
Protein 32g
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Ingredients for Date Oatmeal Cookies

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How to Make Date Oatmeal Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup sucanat (or brown sugar), and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ¼ teaspoon ground allspice.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in 1 ½ cups rolled oats and 1 cup chopped dates.
  6. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

138g

Fat

65g

Carbs

30g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Date Oatmeal Cookies?

Date Oatmeal Cookies takes about 47 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 27 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Date Oatmeal Cookies?

Date Oatmeal Cookies has approximately 616.1 calories per serving, with about 32 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates and 37 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Date Oatmeal Cookies?

The key ingredients for Date Oatmeal Cookies are Butter, Sucanat, Eggs, Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, Salt, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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