Date Chocolate Chip Cookies
Date Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe. Partly sweetened with dates, these cookies make a quick and healthy snack idea. Plus, it is lunchbox friendly too!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
- 3 Tbps salted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the water and the dates to a boil. Reduce the heat, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Most of the water should have evaporated.
- Preheat the oven to 325˚F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the butter, sugar and date mixture until fully combined. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
- Add in the flour and baking soda, and mix until fully incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop the dough on the prepared baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.