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Home » Picnics » Picnic Sweet Treats » Date and Chocolate Cookies.

Date and Chocolate Cookies.

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These Date Cookies are just incredibly, incredibly delicious. They are such a crowd pleaser and extremely moreish. Easy to throw a batch together with a bit of a healthier vibe going on too. Sneaky baking at it's best.

date and chocolate cookies
Date And Chocolate Cookies

Date Cookies Recipe

Of course I am the author of my own gluttonous descent and obvs I won't be changing anytime soon so........... here is a most fabulous recipe for Date Cookies with or without Chocolate.

Oh my days these cookies with dates are good, crisp on the outside and chewy in a sticky toffee/figgy kind of way in the middle.

They are, like most delicious things, very moreish. I think I am about ten down so far today......

Without the gluttony they must be almost healthy. One thing I would say is that they are just as nice left plain and not dipped in chocolate.

I think I might even prefer them that way. Also for an adult twist you could use dark chocolate instead of the milk that I have used here.

Either way who knew a date cookie could be such a wondrous thing.

date cookies on a baking tray
Date Cookies

It is such a no nonsense recipe. I use my food processor in a one bowl whizz sensation. It is a large one but a medium bowl size one would suffice too.

You do really require one here if you want to take things easy. I roll them into walnut size balls and then squash them with a fork. Strangely satisfying.

I make about 18 cookies so 9 on each baking tray.

Bake for about 10-12 minutes. Be sure they have quite a bit of colour from baking on them. It helps with the caramel flavour.

raw date cookies on a baking tray with a fork
Ready For The Oven

I melted milk chocolate and dipped the cookies in leaving them to set on a wire rack.

I poured the melted chocolate into a small mug for the dipping but found as the level lowered I needed to use a butter knife to help the chocolate along..........Bob's your Uncle and Fanny's your Aunt.

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Date and Chocolate Cookies.

Date and Chocolate Cookies.

Jenny
These cookies are absolutely delicious. My complete favourite at the moment. Crisp on the outside and figgily chewy on the inside. They taste like a nostalgic childhood memory. I like them as much without the chocolate as with and that really is a declaration of love.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 32 mins
Course Cookies
Cuisine Universal
Servings 9
Calories 367 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 140 grams pitted dates
  • 4 tbsps maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 280 grams plain flour
  • 180 grams caster sugar
  • 120 grams butter soft
  • 150 grams quality milk chocolate melted
  • 1 large egg

Instructions
 

  • Put the dates and maple syrup in a small saucepan and mix to coat the dates. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for a couple of minutes. Let cool for five minutes.
  • Whizz to a pulp in the food processor. Add all the rest of the ingredients and whizz again until it all starts to come together. It will be like sticky sandy rubble.
  • Tip into a large bowl and knead for a minute until it starts to really stick together. Cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180 C.
  • Roll the dough into walnut size balls and place on a lined flat baking tray. It makes about 18 cookies so I did it in two batches.
  • Flatten the balls slightly and then further more with a fork. They ended up being about 5 cm across. Bake for about 10 - 12 minutes. Watch them closely so they do not burn. 
  • Place on a wire rack to cool.
  • Melt your chocolate in a bowl over a simmering gently saucepan of ¼ full water. Don't let the bowl touch the water. 
  • When cool dip the cookies in the melted chocolate and place back on the wire tray to set. I used a small mug but had to use a butter knife when the level got too low in the cup to still come far enough up the sides of the cookie. The chocolate I used seemed very forgiving and it went on a treat.
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Notes

I prefer these beauties with a little colour to them. It brings out the maple syrup flavour.
Nutritional information is intended only as a guide and is approximate.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.5mg

All nutritional information is approximate and intended only as a guide.

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I have linked this post with We Should Cocoa over at Tin and Thyme, Brilliant Blog Posts over at Honest Mum, Friday Frolics over at Life, Love and Dirty Dishes and Cook, Blog, Share over at Recipes made Easy.

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Comments

  1. HELEN

    February 22, 2018 at 7:57 pm

    These look fab - and so moreish!

    Reply
    • applytofaceblog

      February 22, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks Helen-I've eaten over half of them ???I have no shame ??

      Reply
  2. joskitchenlarder

    February 22, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    Perfect bite size morsels! Love them! x

    Reply
    • applytofaceblog

      February 22, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      I think I can fit five in at a time Jo ???

      Reply
  3. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain

    February 26, 2018 at 9:55 am

    'The League of Gentlemen', now that made me chuckle - I've not seen that programme for years! Love these biscuits too Jenny, they sound divine. Infact I have a pack of date in the cupboard calling out to be used ....!
    Thanks so much for linking up with #BakingCrumbs, it's always so lovely to see your bakes & read your anecdotes 🙂
    Angela x

    Reply
    • applytofaceblog

      February 27, 2018 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks Angela!I love them too-there is a new series just out.I keep meaning to watch it.Honestly these cookies are amazeballs!!I think even better without the chocolate!xx

      Reply
  4. Island Living 365

    February 26, 2018 at 11:57 am

    Like you my cooking gets way of control over the holidays! I would like to say its for the children but I think it's my attempt at staying sane! 🙂 Thanks for joining us at #FridayFrolics

    Reply
    • applytofaceblog

      February 27, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      Oh I'm glad it's not just me.That makes me feel much better!

      Reply
  5. Recipes Made Easy

    February 26, 2018 at 7:07 pm

    Oh I so want to try these they sound delicious and nice and easy. Right up my street . Thank your for linking to #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • applytofaceblog

      February 27, 2018 at 12:26 pm

      Thanks Jacqui-they really are.Im still thinking about them now!Thanks for hosting xx

      Reply
  6. Life Love and Dirty Dishes

    February 27, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    My youngest is like your son. I think I would have to be on my death bed for him to share food. And even then he would still begrudge it!!! Thanks for linking up to my final #FridayFrolics and for all of your support with the linky. I have loved reading your posts and will continue to do so. Thanks for the giggles.

    Reply
    • applytofaceblog

      February 27, 2018 at 6:17 pm

      Thankyou so much.Your kind support has meant a massive amount to me it really has.Thankyou for all the Friday Frolics hosting you have done.I loved it!xxx

      Reply
  7. Kat (The Baking Explorer)

    February 27, 2018 at 9:35 pm

    These little biscuits look lovely and sound super tasty too!

    Reply
  8. Lucy @ BakingQueen74

    February 28, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    Such a funny and familiar story! I haven’t had time off over half term but if I had it would have been spent eating a lot. The cookies look amazing, I like the dipping in chocolate too!

    Reply
  9. choclette

    March 01, 2018 at 3:03 pm

    Ooh, I'm with you on fabulous. I adore dates, but I've never eaten them quite like this before. They sound absolutely scrumptious and you've made them look quite sophisticated too by dipping in chocolate - mmm! I am soooooo going to have to give your recipe a try. Thanks for sharing with #WeShouldCocoa.

    Reply
    • applytofaceblog

      March 01, 2018 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks so much.They are delish!!

      Reply
  10. Corina Blum

    March 01, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    I need to make these! They look fantastic and healthier than the doughnuts I ended up making with my littlest one today!

    Reply
  11. Kate - gluten free alchemist

    March 19, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    Ha ha! Yes I too I am the author of my own gluttonous descent!
    These look and sound amazing. I can't imagine they would be too difficult to de-gluten?! x

    Reply
    • applytofaceblog

      March 23, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      Shouldn't be a prob to substitute gluten free flour.Will try it sometime x

      Reply
  12. Jhuls

    April 29, 2018 at 9:56 am

    Whoa!! These look amazing!!! I am going to save this recipe and will have to try soon. Pinned! Thanks for sharing! x

    Reply

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