Like with almost every meal I serve, everyone likes it just so. Some of my family wants only mustard on their turkey sandwich, others like it with lettuce and pickles! So why should dessert be any different? I've become so obsessed with these rolled date cookies (3 ways) because as the title suggests, you can enjoy them with multiple filling options! The most classic is date, but I've shared 2 more ideas in addition. Feel free to get creative!
I went totally wacky for the 3rd, instead of using plain chocolate spread, I gave it some Dubai chocolate vibes by adding crushed pistachios and toasted kataifi on top of the spread!
Ingredients:
- Oil- canola, vegetable or avocado oil
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Orange juice
- Baking powder
- Salt
- All-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Date spread, jam, and/or chocolate spread
How to make rolled date cookies (3 ways):
- In a large bowl or in the bowl of a mixer, combine the oil and sugar until creamy.
- Add in the eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add in the salt and baking powder. Slowly pour in the flour, making sure it's incorporated before adding more.
- Once the dough is mixed, remove it from the bowl and onto a floured work surface.
- Separate the dough into 3 pieces using a bench scraper or knife.
- Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Working with one piece at a time, roll into a large oval on a piece of parchment paper. Spread the filling of your choice all over the dough.
- Roll up the dough, cinnamon roll style until you've got a nice long log.
- Cut the roll ¾ of the way with even 1-inch thick indents. You can use a knife or bench scraper for this. Bake the cookies in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Take the cookies out of the oven and cool for 30 minutes, then sprinkle powder sugar on top and slice again, fully.
Storing the cookies:
For peak freshness, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and in the freezer for up to 2 months.
To defrost, place in the fridge overnight or in a warmed oven until thawed.
Variations for rolled date cookies (3 ways):
I listed a few ideas in the recipe card and above, but you can also try any nut butter spread, Biscoff spread, whatever strikes your fancy! Feel free to add fun textural elements as well like chopped nuts, or warm spices like cinnamon.
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Rolled date cookies (3 ways)
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl or in the bowl of a mixer, combine the oil and sugar until creamy.
- Add in the eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add in the salt and baking powder. Slowly pour in the flour, making sure it's incorporated before adding more.
- Once the dough is mixed, remove it from the bowl and onto a floured work surface.
- Separate the dough into 3 pieces using a bench scraper or knife.
- Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Working with one piece at a time, roll into a large oval on a piece of parchment paper. Spread the filling of your choice all over the dough.
- Roll up the dough, cinnamon roll style until you've got a nice long log.
- Cut the roll ¾ of the way with even 1-inch thick indents. Bake the cookies in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
