Dubai Chewy Date Pistachio Cookie (Printable)
Chewy Middle Eastern-style cookies loaded with dates, pistachios, and warm spices.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
11 - 1 cup dates, chopped
12 - ¾ cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
13 - ½ cup white or dark chocolate chips
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
06 - Fold in chopped dates, pistachios, and chocolate chips.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Chewy centers with crisp edges, exactly how a cookie should be
- Dates and pistachios create natural sweetness without needing extra sugar
02 -
- Underbaking by one minute makes all the difference between chewy and crisp
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from separating while mixing
03 -
- Toast the pistachios in a dry pan for 3 minutes before chopping
- Refrigerate the dough overnight if you want deeper spice flavor development