Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the chewy, date-licious Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookies! This recipe, inspired by a box of chopped dates, delivers intensely moist and flavorful cookies packed with wholesome oats. Whether you use pre-chopped dates or chop your own for extra moisture, these cookies are a delightful treat that's surprisingly good for you. Perfect for date night, baking with kids, or satisfying any sweet tooth craving! Get ready for a flavor explosion that's both decadent and nutritious.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 42 mins
Calories 117.3 kcal
Protein 3g
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Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookies 35

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Ingredients for Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
  • Brown Sugar
  • Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Quick Cooking Oats
  • 1 ½ cups chopped dates (use pre-chopped or chop your own whole dates for extra moisture)

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How to Make Double Date Delight 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 packed light brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 2 cups rolled oats and 1 ½ cups chopped dates (use pre-chopped or chop your own whole dates for extra moisture).
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Start checking at 12 minutes.
  9. Remove cookies from baking sheets and let cool completely on wire racks before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

12g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookies?

Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookies takes about 62 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 42 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookies?

Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookies has approximately 117.3 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookies?

The key ingredients for Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookies are Butter, Brown Sugar, Granulated Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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