Name: Israeli Date Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup honey; 1 egg; 1/4 cup chopped pitted dates; 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Israeli Date Cookies Recipe

Cecily Venegas Modified: February 13, 2024

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How To Make Israeli Date Cookies Recipe

A traditional Middle Eastern treat, these cookies are filled with dates and topped with sesame seeds.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
2 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, honey, and egg.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
Fold in chopped dates.
Take tablespoon-sized portions of dough and shape into slightly flattened balls. Roll each ball in sesame seeds to coat.
Place balls on prepared baking sheet, leaving a few inches of space between each cookie.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
Allow to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.