Bready or Not Original: Date Drop Cookies

If you’re in need of a old-fashioned homey cookie, these Date Drop Cookies may be just what you need.

They won’t win any awards in the looks department, but you know what? They are GOOD. Quite similar to a soft, chewy oatmeal cookies, but with chopped dates instead of raisins.

I used kitchen shears to chop up dates from a big container from Costco. If you use pre-cut dates, such as from a bin, those will be good in this recipe, albeit a not quite as soft.

These should keep for at least a few days in a sealed container at room temperature.

PrintBready or Not Original: Date Drop CookiesThese are similar to a chewy oatmeal cookies, but with dates rather than raisins. They are incredibly pleasant and homey.Course Dessert, SnackKeyword cookies, datesServings 55Author Beth CatoEquipmentparchment paperteaspoon or teaspoon scoopIngredients1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) softened3/4 cup light brown sugar packed2 eggs room temperature1/4 cup milk or half & half1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup quick oats1 cup chopped dates3/4 cups chopped walnutsInstructionsPreheat oven at 350-degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Fold in the oats, dates, and walnuts.Using a teaspoon or teaspoon scoop, place round dollops of dough spaced out on the baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until cookies are set. Transfer them to a rack to completely cool. Store in a sealed container at room temperature.OM NOM NOM!