Chocolate Date Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• Plain flour: 2 cups (250 grams)
• Unsalted butter: 1 cup (225 grams)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 grams)
• Dark chocolate: 100 grams
• Pitted dates: 100 grams
• Eggs: 2 large
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
5. Roughly chop the dark chocolate and dates and add them to the butter mixture. Mix well.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate-date mixture, mixing well to combine.
7. Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information: (per cookie, assuming 8 cookies)

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• These cookies are a perfect blend of chocolate and dates, providing a rich and sweet taste.
• The cookies are soft and chewy with a slightly crispy edge.
• The chocolate and dates add a unique flavor profile that is sure to please any chocolate lover.

User Comments:

1. "These cookies are amazing! The combination of chocolate and dates is so delicious."
2. "I love how soft and chewy these cookies are. The chocolate and dates make them so flavorful."
3. "These cookies are perfect for chocolate lovers. They are easy to make and always a hit at parties."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use good quality chocolate for best results.
• The cookies will spread during baking, so leave enough space between them on the baking sheet.
• Store leftover cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and soft for longer.