Cinnamon Date Pecan Cookies (Printer View)

Buttery cookies filled with dates, pecans, and cinnamon for a chewy, comforting bite every time.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined and no flour pockets remain.
06 - Fold in the chopped dates and pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses pantry staples you probably already have in your kitchen
  • Ready from start to finish in under 30 minutes
  • Texture is soft and chewy with just the right amount of crunch
  • A hit with kids and adults alike and perfect for gifting
02 -
  • Each cookie is high in fiber from the dates and pecans
  • They freeze like a dream making them perfect for batch baking
  • Naturally vegetarian and easy to adapt for special diets
03 -
  • Toast the pecans before chopping for extra crunch and aromatic flavor
  • Chop dates into small pieces so every bite has that contrast of soft and crunchy
  • Cream butter and sugars until the mixture is pale and fluffy this keeps cookies light not dense
  • Once your dough is mixed avoid overworking it to keep the texture just right

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