Date and Nut Cookies Recipe

Name: Date and Nut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup shortening (I use butter); 1 cup brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2 cups nuts, chopped; 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped; 1 orange, grated rind of it; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 ½ cups flour, sifted; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon clove; ½ teaspoon allspice

Servings: persons

⅔ cup shortening (I use butter)
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups nuts, chopped
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
1 orange, grated rind of it
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 ½ cups flour, sifted
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon clove
½ teaspoon allspice

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Cream sugar and shortening.
3
Add eggs and cream further.
4
Add nuts, dates and orange.
5
Sift remaining ingredients together.
6
Add sifted to creamed gradually.
7
Drop by teaspoon full on silpat lined sheets.
8
Bake 12-15 minutes.
9
Store in an airtight container with a couple wedges of apple.
10
This keeps the cookies nice and soft.
11
OR do like me and keep the dough in the fridge only cooking what I want to eat.

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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.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup shortening (I use butter), 1 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 2 cups nuts, chopped, and more.

Yes, Date and Nut 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Date and Nut Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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