If you’re looking for a delightful treat, Date Cookies are the perfect option. With a blend of buttery goodness and chewy dates, the cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Plus, they come together quickly, making them an ideal snack for any occasion.
For those wanting to switch things up, you can use graham crackers instead of tea biscuits for a different flavor profile. Also, if you’re avoiding eggs, a flaxseed meal can work as a substitute. When sourcing dates, opt for fresh, plump ones for the best taste and texture – they’ll make your cookies irresistibly chewy.
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Date Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 200 g biscuits (marie or tea biscuits)
- 250 g dates, loose, pipped
- 115 g butter
- 1/2 cup sugar (white)
- 1 egg
- 5 ml vanilla essence
- desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Melt 115 g butter and 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Chop 250 g dates into smaller pieces to help them melt faster, then add to the butter and sugar mixture. Boil gently until the mixture becomes soft and mushy, stirring frequently.
- In a separate bowl, beat 1 egg and 5 ml vanilla essence together until well combined.
- Once the date mixture is ready, remove it from the heat and stir in the egg and vanilla mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Break 200 g biscuits into pieces about the size of your fingernail and fold them into the date mixture until everything is well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into a greased tin, spreading it out evenly.
- Refrigerate the tin for several hours until the mixture is hard and set, usually around 2 to 3 hours.
- Once set, cut the mixture into bars of your desired size, and if you like, roll them in desiccated coconut before serving.
Part of our Homemade Cookie Recipes collection — Part 3 of 7:
If you’re a fan of Date Cookies, you’ll love Date Pinwheel Cookies. The delightful treats combine a rich, buttery dough with a sweet date filling, making them a fantastic addition to any dessert table.