Date Cookies

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Date cookies are soft and chewy cookies filled with naturally sweet and sticky dates, cinnamon and chopped nuts. This date cookie recipe is quick and  easy to make.

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In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt until well combined.

Step 1:  

Place slices of cold butter in a microwave safe bowl. Heat the butter for 30 seconds. Some of the butter will melt, while other slices remain mostly whole.

Step 2:  

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream together the partially melted butter, light brown sugar and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2 - 3 minutes or until the butter and sugars are well combined. On low, cream in the egg, egg yolk and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 3:  

Mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.  Gently fold in the chopped dates and nuts until just combined. Cover the cookie dough and transfer to the fridge to chill for 1 - 2 hours.

Step 4:  

Preheat the oven to 350 F (177 C) for about 30 minutes before baking the cookies. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a medium cookie scoop (2 tablespoons, 30 ml), scoop the cookie dough into balls.

Step 5:  

Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are set and are a light golden brown.

Step 6:  

Cool the date stuffed cookies on the baking sheet for 3 - 4 minutes.

Step 7:  

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