Fragrant cookies mixed with warm cinnamon, dates, oats, and nuts, offering a chewy, comforting treat.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
10 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
11 - 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
12 - 3/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes using an electric mixer.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time until fully combined, then stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
06 - Fold in rolled oats, chopped dates, and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
