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Freshly baked Date Walnut Raisin Cookies on a rustic wooden table

Date, Walnut, and Raisin Cookies

These delightful cookies combine sweet dates, crunchy walnuts, and plump raisins, perfect for sharing or enjoying with tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature
  • 0.75 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1.5 cups chopped walnuts

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped dates, raisins, and walnuts.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  2. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly browned but the centers remain slightly soft.
  3. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.