These hassle free date cookies are perfect next to your morning coffee or tea, or just to snack on during the day. They’re naturally sweet and everyone that has tried them said it was love at first sight… Too much? I’ll let you decide.
But before we begin I want to share a few words of advice that I learned while making these.
The order in which to mix in the ingredients is crucial! This is because the flour absorbs the water by itself, resulting in a workable dough. Where as if you were to add everything in together you’ll end up with a rather sticky dough that’ll stick to your baking sheets and result in a massive baking fail. Trust me, I know!
Adding the baking powder in the end helps absorb any excess moisture. Preparing and measuring all the ingredients before hand will result in a hassle free baking experience. Flipping the baking paper sheet onto the other side will ensure that your dough stays in tact and won’t cling to the paper.
So now that you know this you’re ready to embark on a delicious date and walnut recipe.
What You’ll Need
How To Make The Easiest Walnut And Date Cookies
Before we begin with the dough let’s get our toppings ready, and preheat the oven to 320 degrees F (160 C).Heat a pan on medium heat, then add the walnuts and toss until they start to slightly color. Next, finely chop the walnuts, or pulse in a food processor, and set aside. Place the dates, pits removed, into the food processor and blend until combined. Next, add the water, a pinch of sea salt, and lemon zest, and blend to a paste. You might need to scrape down the sides of the food processor a few times with a spatula.Now, bring half the kettle to a boil, and measure all of the dough ingredients.Place the flour into a bowl. When the kettle boils, add 1/4 of a cup of boiling water into the bowl and with a spoon mix until you have formed a dough. Add the coconut sugar, and almond butter, and mix until combined. Finally, add the baking powder, and knead the dough for a few seconds until the baking powder has absorbed.Shape the dough into a long sausage and place onto a sheet of baking paper.

It’s important to follow these steps because while you roll, you’re creasing the dough. So to make sure your dough stays in one piece, follow the steps.



















Love these! dates are the best thing to bake with! I want to try these..They could make for a lovely healthy snack option 🙂
Yay! I snack on them all the time! So glad to hear you like them Deepika. You’re in for a treat xx 🙂
Elinor, do you make your own almond butter? Or do you use already prepared store bought butter? Also, is there a gluten free mixture, alternative to spelt flour that you could recommend? I have used gluten free flour from a packet a few times, but would prefer to prepare my own mix. I have seen lots of recipes online and wonder if these would be suitable. I have a vitamix and have made my own almond butter previously.
Thankyou for your expertise!! Raelene
Hi Raelene, yes I make my own almond butter most of the time. It’s very easy to make, and also saves me a few extra bucks!
As for the gluten free blend, I have only succeeded in coming up with blends for specific recipes. Making an all purpose gluten free blend is still something I am working on.
I do know that Minimalist Baker has a recipe on how to make your own gluten free blend. I personally haven’t tried it, but can say that she has trusted recipes. Here’s the link if you want to check it out. Good luck Raelene and hope you have a lovely day xx 🙂 https://minimalistbaker.com/diy-gluten-free-flour-blend/