Golden State Dates

Servings: 5 dozen cookies




Ingredients:1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened

3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 1/2 cups sugar, divided

1 egg

1 teaspoon almond extract

1 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

3 cups quick or old fashioned oats (uncooked)

3/4 cup dates, chopped

3/4 cup salted pistachios

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks or morsels

Cooking Directions:Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat together butter, brown sugar and 1/2 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and almond extract; mix to combine.


In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats until combined. Add dates, pistachios and chocolate; mix well.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls in a shallow bowl containing 1 cup sugar. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool cookies on pan for one minute or until set; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.