Description
Warm, golden edges yield to a soft, gooey center bursting with sweet dates. Each bite mingles hearty oats, brown sugar, and a whisper of cinnamon, filling your kitchen with a toasty, comforting aroma.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then fold in the chopped dates.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, then let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra soft cookies remove them from the oven at the 10 minute mark.
- Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes to ensure they are plump and moist.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt on top for variation.