Chewy cookies with dates, walnuts, oats, and cinnamon. Warm, fragrant, and perfect for snacking or dessert.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by stirring in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing only until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in rolled oats, chopped dates, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each portion about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookie edges are golden and the centers are set.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
