Dubai Chewy Date Pistachio Cookie (Print Version)
Rich, chewy cookies featuring dates, pistachios, and aromatic Middle Eastern spices.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
11 - 1 cup dates, chopped
12 - ¾ cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
13 - ½ cup white or dark chocolate chips
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
06 - Fold in chopped dates, pistachios, and chocolate chips if using.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
09 - Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They stay incredibly chewy for days, thanks to the dates keeping everything moist and tender
- The combination of pistachios and cardamom feels indulgent but they come together in under 40 minutes
02 -
- The dates naturally keep these cookies soft longer than typical recipes, so they stay chewy for up to five days
- Cardamom loses potency quickly—check your spices and grind fresh from pods for the best flavor
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you prefer thicker cookies with less spread
- Press a few extra pistachios into the tops before baking for that professional bakery look