Cinnamon Date Nut Oatmeal Cookies (Printable Version)

Chewy cookies with dates, walnuts, oats, and cinnamon. Warm, fragrant, and perfect for snacking or dessert.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

10 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
11 - 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
12 - 3/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by stirring in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing only until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in rolled oats, chopped dates, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each portion about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookie edges are golden and the centers are set.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry ingredients you can find almost anywhere
  • Ready in under thirty minutes including prep and bake time
  • Naturally sweetened with dates for a more wholesome flavor
  • Soft and chewy texture that stays moist for days
  • Freezes and travels well for sharing or lunchboxes
02 -
  • High in fiber thanks to dates and oats
  • Delivers satiating nuts for extra nutrition and flavor
  • Feels like a classic treat but leaves you feeling energized
03 -
  • Always start with fresh baking soda and aromatic spices for maximum lift and flavor
  • Let ingredients come to room temperature so dough mixes evenly and cookies bake up tender
  • Do not skip lining your sheet pans This keeps cookies from sticking and helps them brown beautifully
  • Chop dates finely enough to avoid large sticky clumps but not so tiny that you lose their wonderful chewy texture

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