Description
Soft and naturally sweet Peanut Butter Date Cookies made with creamy peanut butter, tender Medjool dates, and almond meal. These cookies bake up with lightly crisp edges and a chewy center, offering rich nutty flavor without refined sweetness. Ideal for everyday baking, snacking, or sharing, this recipe delivers consistent results with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
All purpose flour measured carefully
Almond meal finely ground
Bicarb soda for gentle lift
Fine sea salt to balance sweetness
Unsalted butter softened at room temperature
Natural peanut butter smooth or lightly textured
Large egg at room temperature
Medjool dates pitted and finely chopped
Whole milk plus extra if needed
Instructions
1.
2. Preheat the oven to a steady moderate temperature and line baking trays with parchment paper
3. Combine flour almond meal bicarb soda and salt in a bowl and mix until evenly blended
4. Beat softened butter until pale fluffy and creamy using an electric mixer
5. Add peanut butter and egg then mix until smooth and fully combined
6. Stir chopped dates into the dry mixture to coat them evenly
7. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a thick dough forms
8. Add milk and gently knead until the dough is soft and workable
9. Divide dough into equal portions and roll into smooth balls
10. Place dough balls on prepared trays with space between each
11. Flatten gently with a fork and press into a neat round shape
12. Bake until edges are set and centers remain soft
13. Cool briefly on the tray then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
14.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even texture
Finely chopped dates distribute sweetness more evenly through the dough
Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and tender
Dough can be prepared ahead and chilled before baking
Cookies develop deeper flavor after resting for several hours
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American