Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
- Stir in the chopped dates.
- Drop the cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving: assuming 8 cookies)
Calories: Approx. 250 calories per cookie
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Fiber: 2g (approx.)
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies are a perfect blend of German and American flavors, with a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy center.
- The combination of oats and dates gives these cookies a unique, rich flavor that is both sweet and hearty.
- The cookies are easy to make and are a great choice for any occasion, especially family gatherings or gatherings with friends.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are fantastic! The combination of oats and dates is so unique and delicious."
- "I love how these cookies are a perfect blend of different flavors. They are definitely a keeper!"
- "These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making these again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh dates that are pitted and chopped into small pieces for best results.
- The cookies may spread quite a bit during baking, so leave enough space between each cookie on the baking sheet.
- For best results, use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet, as this will ensure even baking.
