Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) Date Cookies, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (75g) chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup (75g) chopped golden raisins
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the date cookies, walnuts, and golden raisins.
- Drop byrounded tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie (1/8th of recipe):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy cookies
- Sweet and flavorful with a hint of spice
- Perfect for a special occasion or as a gift
User Comments:
- "These cookies are absolutely divine! They're so soft and chewy, with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice."
- "I love the addition of date cookies! It gives them a unique and delicious flavor."
- "These cookies are so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
- If you don't have date cookies, you can substitute with dried dates or cranberries.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
