My recipe for Date Cookies creates a delicious and nutritious cookie filled with oats, nuts and dried fruit. These cookies are similar to an oatmeal raisin cookie but use dates instead. Dates add natural sweetness to baking and also contain significant amounts of vitamins and minerals including potassium, copper, manganese and magnesium. In addition, dates are high in fibre and even add some protein.

My three boys devoured these chewy, hearty cookies and I felt good about what they were eating. You could also add a tablespoon or two of Brewer's yeast to add even more nutrition, making these the perfect lactation cookie.

If the dough is a bit soft, I suggest chilling it before rolling the cookies into balls. This sometimes happens if your butter is very soft. I also found it easier to snip the dates into small pieces with scissors rather than cutting them with a knife. Sprinkling a few snipped dates on top of the cookies before baking is a nice touch.

More Healthy Cookie Recipes:

Frequently Asked Questions

Are dates good for you?

Dates are a natural sweetener and can often replace refined sugar in a recipe. They are high in fibre and antioxidants and contain a small amount of protein. 100 g of dates contain 7 grams of fibre and 2 grams of protein. They also contain significant amounts of potassium, copper, manganese and magnesium along with a small amount of iron.

Recipe Steps

Cream together the room-temperature butter and sugar until well combined.

Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.

Add the molasses and vanilla, combining well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients including the rolled oats.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until incorporated.

Add the dates and pecans and beat just until combined.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

If your dough seems soft, chill for 30 minutes before rolling your cookies.

Roll about 3 tablespoon of dough for each cookie. Makes about 26 cookies.

Add a few snips of dates to the top of each cookie for appearance if desired.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Tips for Making The Best Date Cookies

Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature.
If the finished dough is soft, chill before rolling into balls.
Add a few bits of dates to the top of the cookies before baking for a finishing touch.

More Recipes to Enjoy

Peanut Butter Swirl Black Bean Brownies

These peanut butter swirl black bean brownies are so fudgy and so delicious. The texture can’t be beaten! They seriously are like fudge.

Buckwheat Flour Brownies

These gluten-free buckwheat flour brownies are fudgy and chocolatey. They really call for a tall glass of ice-cold milk.

Rice Cake Chocolate Bars

You will love the texture that rice cakes bring to this treat. This is an EASY and healthy treat to pull off anytime, even last minute when you stick them in the freezer to cool. Perfect to have waiting for your kids after school or to serve to guests with a cup of tea.

Save to Pinterest

Date Cookies

Name: Date Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (room temperature); 1 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar); 2 tbsp molasses; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 cups rolled oats; 1 1/2 cups dates (chopped); 1 cup pecans (chopped)

Date Cookies

My recipe for Date Cookies creates a delicious and nutritious cookie filled with oats, nuts and dried fruit. My three boys devour these chewy, hearty cookies and I feel good about what they're eating! You can add a tablespoon or two of Brewer's yeast to add even more nutrition, making these the perfect lactation cookie. Enjoy!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Resting Time 30 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 26 cookies

Calories 184 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup butter room temperature
1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
2 tablespoon molasses
2 large eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats
1 ½ cups dates chopped
1 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

Cream together the room temperature butter and sugar until well combined.
Add the room temperature eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
Add the molasses and vanilla, combining well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients including the rolled oats.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until incorporated.
Add the dates and pecans and beat just until combined.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
If your dough seems soft, chill for 30 minutes before rolling your cookies.
Roll about 3 tablespoon of dough for each cookie. Makes about 26 cookies.
Add a few snips of dates to the top of each cookie for appearance if desired.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Keyword cookie, cookie recipe, Dates, healthy cookies, lactation, Medjool Dates

If you make this recipe please leave a comment and give this recipe a rating! I aim to respond to every single comment. I am so grateful when you trust me and try one of my recipe creations in your own kitchen. I love to hear how it went! Let’s connect on Instagram and tag me in your food pics!

‘Til next time,