Holiday Date-Nut Cookies Recipe

Name: Holiday Date-Nut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pitted dates, chopped; 8 ounces candied pineapple, chopped (about 1 2/3 cups); 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped Brazil nuts (about 8 ounces); 2 cups blanched slivered almonds, lightly toasted (about 8 ounces); 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs

Servings: persons

1 pound pitted dates, chopped
8 ounces candied pineapple, chopped (about 1 2/3 cups)
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped Brazil nuts (about 8 ounces)
2 cups blanched slivered almonds, lightly toasted (about 8 ounces)
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Line cookie sheets with parchment.
3
Combine fruit and nuts in bowl.
4
Add 1/2 cup flour and mix to separate pieces.
5
Combine remaining 2 cups flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in small bowl.
6
Beat butter in large bowl until light.
7
Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy.
8
Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
9
Fold dry ingredients into butter mixture.
10
Mix in fruits and nuts.
11
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
12
Bake until cookies are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
13
Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets.
14
Transfer to rack and cool.
15
(Can be prepared 1 week ahead.
16
Store in airtight container.)

1487

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pitted dates, chopped, 8 ounces candied pineapple, chopped (about 1 2/3 cups), 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped Brazil nuts (about 8 ounces), 2 cups blanched slivered almonds, lightly toasted (about 8 ounces), and more.

Yes, Holiday Date-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.

Holiday Date-Nut Cookies

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