Sugar Free Date Cookies Recipe
Introduction
These Sugar Free Date Cookies are a wholesome and naturally sweet treat, perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a dessert without added sugars. Made with just three simple ingredients, they are quick to prepare and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quick oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (use a fresh jar)
- 1 ½ cups pitted dates (soak them in hot water for 10 minutes)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Add the oats to a food processor and process until they form a fine flour.
- Step 3: Add the peanut butter and soaked dates to the oats in the food processor. Process until the mixture forms a dough that sticks together when pinched between your fingers.
- Step 4: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten each ball into a cookie shape as they will not spread during baking.
- Step 5: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the cookie sheet halfway through. Check the bottoms at 10 minutes—they should be brown. The tops won’t change much in color.
- Step 6: Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips & Variations
- Use fresh natural peanut butter for the best texture and flavor; older jars may be too oily.
- For a nuttier taste, replace peanut butter with almond or cashew butter.
- Try adding cinnamon or a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavor.
Storage
Store the cookies covered at room temperature for up to 7 to 10 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage. When reheating, warm gently in an oven or microwave for a few seconds to restore softness.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use other types of dates for this recipe?
Yes, Medjool dates work best because they are soft and naturally sweet, but any pitted dates will do as long as they are soaked to soften before processing.
Will these cookies be soft or crunchy?
These cookies have a soft, chewy texture due to the dates and peanut butter. They don’t crisp up like traditional baked cookies.
PrintSugar Free Date Cookies Recipe
Delicious and wholesome Sugar Free Date Cookies made with oats, natural peanut butter, and sweetened naturally with soaked dates. These cookies are easy to prepare, free of refined sugar, and perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quick oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (use a fresh jar)
- 1 ½ cups pitted dates (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Oat Flour: Add the quick oats to a food processor and process until they reach a flour-like consistency.
- Make Dough: Add the natural peanut butter and soaked dates into the food processor with the oat flour and process until the mixture forms a dough that sticks together when pinched.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the parchment-lined cookie sheet. Flatten each ball into a cookie shape as they will not spread during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the cookie sheet halfway through baking. Check the bottoms at 10 minutes; they should be browned. Note that the tops will not change much in color.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store: Store the cooled cookies in a covered container at room temperature for 7 to 10 days.
Notes
- Ensure the peanut butter used is fresh for the best flavor.
- Soaking the dates softens them, making it easier to blend them into a dough.
- Cookies will not spread during baking, so shaping them properly before baking is important.
- Check cookie bottoms for doneness to avoid overbaking, as tops may not look changed.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Keywords: Sugar Free Cookies, Date Cookies, Healthy Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies, No Refined Sugar, Oat Cookies
