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Old-Fashioned German Rock Cookies with Dates & Walnuts Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Description

These Old-Fashioned German Rock Cookies with Dates & Walnuts are a delightful treat featuring a tender crumb packed with the natural sweetness of dates and the crunch of walnuts. With a subtle hint of cinnamon, these cookies deliver a nostalgic flavor reminiscent of traditional German baking, perfect for sharing with family and friends during any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon hot water

Add-ins

  • 2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups pitted dates, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking once the dough is prepared.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, mixing until the batter becomes light and airy, ensuring a fluffy cookie texture.
  4. Dissolve Baking Soda: In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in hot water completely and then add this mixture to your wet ingredients, blending thoroughly.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and ground cinnamon into the wet mixture and mix just until everything is combined, taking care not to overmix which can toughen the cookies.
  6. Fold in Nuts and Dates: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and dates evenly throughout the dough to distribute the flavors and texture perfectly.
  7. Scoop Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion approximately 2-3 tablespoons of dough each and drop onto two ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them to prevent sticking.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn a golden brown, indicating they’re perfectly baked.
  9. Cool and Store: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the cookie sheets before transferring them to an airtight container for storage to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Do not grease the cookie sheets to preserve the characteristic texture and shape of the cookies.
  • Ensure nuts and dates are chopped uniformly for even distribution and consistent texture.
  • Do not overbake; cookies are best when edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
  • For extra flavor, consider lightly toasting the walnuts before folding them into the dough.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/old-fashioned-german-rock-cookies-with-dates-and-walnuts-recipe/