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Golden State Date Cookies




Source of Recipe


Wisc. Cheese Board


List of Ingredients




1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick or old fashioned oats (uncooked)
3/4 cup dates, chopped
3/4 cup salted pistachios
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks or morsels

Recipe



Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat together butter, brown sugar and 1/2 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and almond extract; mix to combine.

In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats until combined. Add dates, pistachios and chocolate; mix well.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls in a shallow bowl containing 1 cup sugar. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool cookies on pan for one minute or until set; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.


YIELD: 5 Dozen