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Date and Brown Butter Cookies

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These chewy date and brown butter cookies are packed with nutty richness, natural sweetness from chopped dates, and a hint of crunch from toasted nuts. They’re bakery-style cookies made easily at home with deep caramel flavor and irresistible texture.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes (including multiple batches)
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter with cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
  6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients just until combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in chopped dates, walnuts, and almonds.
  8. If dough is very soft, refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
  9. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing cookies apart.
  10. Bake small cookies for 8–10 minutes or large cookies for 10–13 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
  11. Cool cookies on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for extra warmth.
  • Top with flaky salt before baking for a sweet-savory twist.
  • Swap walnuts with pecans if preferred.
  • Reduce sugar slightly if less sweetness is desired.
  • Dough can be chilled or frozen for future baking.

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