Date Pin Cookies

Delight your taste buds with these homemade Date Pin Cookies, a perfect blend of buttery shortbread and luscious date filling. This classic recipe combines a tender, flaky dough with a spiced, caramel-like filling made from chopped dates, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon. Rolled into elegant spirals and baked to golden perfection, these cookies are ideal for tea parties, holiday platters, or just an indulgent snack. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and a bake time of 10 minutes, these cookies are as simple as they are impressive. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a dessert enthusiast, these Date Pin Cookies will surely become your go-to treat for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Dates, pitted and chopped
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.

Step 4

Divide the dough into two portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Step 5

Meanwhile, prepare the date filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped dates, brown sugar, water, and ground cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes a paste-like consistency, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick.

Step 8

Spread half of the cooled date filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 9

Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, starting from one of the long edges. Repeat with the second portion of dough and remaining filling.

Step 10

Using a sharp knife, slice the logs into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 12

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy your delicious Date Pin Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1346.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4888.4

Total Fat 205.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 888.7mg	0%
Sodium 1837.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 730.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 432.3g
Protein 56.1g	0%

Vitamin D 198.7IU	0%
Calcium 390.2mg	0%
Iron 21.4mg	0%
Potassium 2364.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.0%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 58.5%