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Sugar-Free Date Cookies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
18
Difficulty
Easy
My go to for satisfying cookie cravings without refined sugar, these date cookies are naturally sweetened and absolutely delicious. Dates bring incredible natural sweetness plus fiber and essential minerals, making them a nutritious base for these treats. What I love most is how quick and simple they are to whip up, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. You probably already have most ingredients in your kitchen, so there's no need for a special trip to the store. The combination of warm cinnamon, nutty pecans, and mashed banana creates such a tender, flavorful cookie that nobody will miss the added sugar. Perfect for weeknight baking when you want something homemade but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 11 cup chopped dates
- ¼ cup chopped pecans¼ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup water¼ cup water
- ½ very ripe banana, mashed½ very ripe banana, mashed
- 11 large egg, lightly beaten
- 22 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 11 cup all-purpose flour
- 11 teaspoon baking powder
- 11 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon salt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the dates, pecans, water, banana, egg, butter, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- 3
Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add to the date mixture and stir until well combined.
- 4
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls about 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten lightly with the palm of your hand.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until cookies start to brown around the edges, being careful not to over-bake, for 11 to 13 minutes. Transfer cookies immediately to a wire rack to cool.
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