Crackle-Top Ginger Date Cookies Recipe

Name: Crackle-Top Ginger Date Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates, chopped; 1/4 cup boiling water; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed; 2 tablespoons molasses; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1/4 cup boiling water
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0 F (180u00b0 C). Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, soak 3/4 cup of the chopped dates in the boiling water for 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
4
Add egg, brown sugar, molasses, and butter to date and water mixture, and mix until well combined.
5
Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients.
6
Pour in the liquid ingredients and stir until combined. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup chopped dates.
7
Cover cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
8
With lightly floured hands, roll cookie dough into 1-inch (2.5cm) balls, then roll in granulated sugar.
9
Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookie dough is still soft when lightly touched. Cool completely on rack. Store cookies in a cookie jar or a tightly sealed container.

713

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 cup pitted dates, chopped, 1/4 cup boiling water, 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Crackle-Top Ginger Date Cookies 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.

Crackle-Top Ginger Date Cookies

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