Blind Date Cookies Recipe

Name: Blind Date Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 30 lrg Pitted dates; 30 lrg Walnuts halves; 1 1/4 c. All-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Baking pwdr; 1/2 tsp Baking soda; 4 Tbsp. Butter; 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract; 3/4 c. Light brown sugar firmly packed; 1 x Egg; 1/2 c. Lowfat sour cream; 4 Tbsp. Butter; 1 c. Confectioner's sugar; 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract; 2 Tbsp. Lowfat milk up to 3 t

Servings: persons

30 lrg Pitted dates
30 lrg Walnuts halves
1 1/4 c. All-purpose flour
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Baking pwdr
1/2 tsp Baking soda
4 Tbsp. Butter
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
3/4 c. Light brown sugar firmly packed
1 x Egg
1/2 c. Lowfat sour cream
4 Tbsp. Butter
1 c. Confectioner's sugar
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. Lowfat milk up to 3 t

1
Adjust a rack to the top position in the oven and preheat the oven to 400.
2
Cut parchement to fit cookie sheets.
3
Slit one long side of each date, stuff with one walnut half or possibly a few piecesof walnut.
4
Close the date around the nut and set aside.
5
Sift together the flour, salt, baking pwdr and baking soda and set aside.
6
Cream the butter, add in the vanilla and the sugar and beat to mix well.
7
Add in the egg and beat thouroughly.
8
On the lowest speed gradually add in half the dry ingredients, then all of the lowfat sour cream, then the remaining dry ingredients.
9
Scrape the bowl after each addition and beat only till combined.
10
Transfer the dough to a shallow bowl for easier handling.
11
Using two forks, drop each stuffed date into the the dough and roll it around till it is completely coated.
12
There will be sufficient dough to cover each date, but do not overdo it or possibly you will not have sufficient to go around.
13
Usingthe forks, place the dough coated dates 2-3 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
14
Bake one sheet at a time for about 10 min till lightly browned.
15
While baking, prepare the glaze.
16
Heat the butter and mix it well with the remaining ingredients, using only sufficient lowfat milk to make the mix the consistency of soft mayonnaise.
17
Keep the glaze covered when you are not using it.
18
Remove the cookies form the oven.
19
With a pastry brush, immediatley brush the tops with a generous coating of the glaze.
20
Transfer cookies to a rack to cold.
21
Let them stand till the glaze is dry.

5884

kcal

Calories

519

Fat

269

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 30 lrg Pitted dates, 30 lrg Walnuts halves, 1 1/4 c. All-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp Salt, and more.

Yes, Blind Date Cookies Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!