German Rock Date Cookies Recipe
Old-fashioned drop cookies packed with dates, warm spice, and nuts. Soft, craggy tops and cozy holiday flavor in every bite.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.1 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
- 1.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.9 cups packed light brown sugar
- 0.3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp buttermilk or milk, as needed
- 1.25 cups chopped dates pitted
- 0.9 cups chopped walnuts or pecans lightly toasted
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients in two additions, alternating with buttermilk. Mix just until combined.
- Fold in chopped dates and nuts. Chill dough 10 minutes to firm slightly.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until set at edges and lightly golden on top.
- Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Variation: Swap half the nuts for shredded coconut, or add 1 tsp orange zest for a bright citrus note. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 4–5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic German Rock Date Cookies Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.