Date Oatmeal Cookies
"In making cookies for Christmas I was trying to keep in mind what I had in my cabinets (instead of running out for more supplies). I found a recipe in the "More With Less" cookbook that looked interesting. I adapted it pretty heavily based on what I had. These are soft cookies that spread a ton while baking. They are a little crumbly but had a lovely soft, almost old fashioned molasses type taste. Sucanat is unrefined sugar. It has a lovely taste and more redeeming social value then refined sugar. If you don't have it, though, brown sugar would be a fine replacement."
photo by Baby Kato
- Ready In:
- 27mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Yields:
-
5 dozen
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 cup sucanat or 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1⁄2 cup skim milk
- 2 cups rolled oats (quick cooking or regular - not instant)
- 1 1⁄2 cups chopped dates
directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream together the butter, sucanat, and eggs.
- In a different bowl combine the flour through all spice.
- Add the flour to the butter mixture alternating with the milk until it is all combined.
- Stir in the oatmeal and dates.
- Drop by teaspoons onto a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned.
- Immediately remove from pans onto a rack to cool.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
-
These were a great way to use up the dates that I had leftover. I found that when I greased my cookie sheet, they spread a lot. But when there was only a touch of grease on the sheet, they didn't spread much at all. I don't use cooking spray so I had to "make do". Next time I get dates, these will be first on the list to get made. Even my 7 year old son liked them! He couldn't wait to take them to school! Thanks so much for a great and healthy recipe! -
These are a nice and healthy cookie. I used brown sugar and old fashioned oats. My cookies spread quite a bit but were chewy on the inside. I think they would be excellent with some chopped nuts but decided against adding them this time around. -
These cookies are unbelievable good. And so easy to make! The flavours of cinnamon and allspice make them so special. The texture is fluffy and soft. The rolled oats add just the right touch of crunch to these fabulous cookies. Forget the dates: they are the center of these cookies, with their sweet and after making somewhat malty taste, but they are in a wonderful balance with the other ingredients. So, now it up to you, hurry to the kitchen and don't miss to make these more than 5* cookies. -
Even over cooked these cookies taste wonderful. My dh is in date heaven. Thank you for sharing this recipe, which I will make again. Made for What's on the Menu? Tag Game 2015. -
Very tasty cookies. My kids loved them. I used "light" margarine, and they still turned out great.
see 4 more reviews
Tweaks
-
Great cookie. I used unbleached flour instead of whole wheat pastry flour. I also added walnuts, and I think raisins would complement them nicely also. They are not too sweet. Just right.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
ladypit
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Life without change is boring. And my life is never boring!!
I don't know what plans have been made for us for the future, but I'm doing my best to enjoy the ride!
