This 4-ingredient Date Cookie recipe is a nutritious mash-up that fits right in with India's changing snack culture. In place of refined sugar and eggs, these cookies use Medjool dates, nature's caramel, as a binder and sweetener, creating a clean, naturally sweet taste. The addition of oat flour and oats gives the recipe structure and fibre, and the milk adds just a touch of moisture. Infused with a delicate Indian warmth, these cookies are perfect for sharing or enjoying with tea, thanks to the optional inclusion of cinnamon or cardamom.
The Date Cookie recipe has an ease of preparation that makes it a blessing for those with hectic schedules, those concerned about their health, and those who want a sweet treat but don't want to feel guilty about it. It takes only 20 minutes to make a satisfying plate of chewy cookies.
Soak the pitted dates in a bowl of warm milk for 2 to 3 minutes to achieve softness. Use a fork to mash or blend them into a chunky paste, creating the perfect base for your cookies.
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Mix Cookie Dough
In a mixing bowl, add the mashed dates, rolled oats, oat flour, baking powder, and cardamom (if using). Add chocolate chips if you wish, and mix everything until you achieve a sticky, scoopable dough.
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Shape Cookies
Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper. Place tablespoon-sized dollops onto the tray, forming them into discs.
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Bake and Cool
Let the date cookies bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until a little golden colour appears. Let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack. Enjoy them warm for a softer bite, or let them cool for a chewier one.