Cinnamon Date Pecan Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy cookies featuring dates, pecans, and cinnamon for warmly spiced, delightful sweetness.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
11 - 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Set oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
03 - Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then blend in pure vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
06 - Stir in chopped dates and pecans evenly throughout the dough.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Warm cinnamon flavor paired with sweet dates
- Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing
02 -
- Chopped dates add natural sweetness and moistness to the cookies
- Pecans provide crunchy texture and nutty flavor
03 -
- Add a pinch of ground nutmeg for extra warmth
- Freeze cookies in an airtight container to enjoy later