These date and nut cookies are not only easy to prepare but also irresistibly delicious. They feature a soft dough filled with a generous amount of date spread and rolled in crushed walnuts for a delightful crunch. Perfect for a sweet snack or to accompany your coffee, these cookies will surely impress.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
These cookies blend the natural sweetness of dates with the earthy flavor of nuts, creating a perfect harmony in each bite. The preparation involves a simple freezing step that ensures clean cuts and uniform cookies, making this recipe foolproof and fun for bakers of any skill level.
Perfect Occasion
These cookies are ideal for ending a meal on a sweet note or as a snack during gatherings. They're also a great choice for holiday baking, gift-giving, or enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee in a quiet moment.
Decoration Tips
After baking and cooling, generously dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a beautiful, snowy appearance. For a festive touch, you can also drizzle them with a little melted chocolate or caramel.
Ingredients:
- 200 grams soft butter or margarine, cubed
- 180 ml water (3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 heaped tablespoon sugar
- 630 grams all-purpose flour (4.5 cups)
- 1 packet baking powder
- Date spread (1.5 cups if you prefer a generous filling)
- 200 grams crushed walnuts
For finishing:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Procedure:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a mixer with a paddle attachment, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add water, oil, and softened butter or margarine, mixing until the mixture forms crumbs. Continue to mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two or three parts (three parts make it easier to handle). Place one part between two sheets of parchment paper and flatten slightly with your hands. Roll out to a thin layer using a rolling pin.
- Spread a portion of the date spread evenly over the dough.
- Using the parchment paper, tightly roll the dough into a log.
- Freeze the log for about 30 minutes to facilitate easier slicing.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
- Remove the dough log from the freezer and slice into cookies.
- Dip each cookie into the crushed walnuts, ensuring they stick to the dough.
- Arrange the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cookies are set but still pale.
- Cool the cookies completely and dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Enjoy these wonderful date and nut cookies, a simple yet elegant treat that's sure to please!
