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Sticky Date Cookies

Delve into the comforting warmth of Sticky Date Cookies, filled with gooey dates and rich toffee, perfect for sharing and evoking sweet memories.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 150 g salted butter, softened
  • 125 g dark brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 75 g caster sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 300 g plain flour
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp bicarb soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 270 g medjool dates, seeded and chopped
  • 135 g Werther's Original Chewy Toffees, halved

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Beat the butter, sugars, and egg in a stand mixer bowl until well combined.
  2. Sift over the flour, cinnamon, bicarb, and baking powder; mix until just combined.
  3. Add dates and mix slowly until just combined.
  4. Chill the dough for 2 hours or overnight to help develop the flavors.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced and line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
  2. Roll 2 tablespoon measures of cookie dough into balls, pressing 2 half toffees into each ball until enclosed.
  3. Place on prepared trays, spacing 4cm apart, and press down each ball until about 2cm thick.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
  5. Cool slightly on trays and serve warm or cooled.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed warm, possibly with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a week or freeze for longer storage.