3-ingredient Date Cookies You Gonna Love
These 3-ingredient date cookies are a soft, chewy, and naturally sweet treat made with quick oats, peanut butter, and dates – simple to make and full of comfort in every bite.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for stirring oats into mixture
- 1 Food processor to blend dates and peanut butter
- 1 Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 Wire rack for cooling cookies
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quick oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups pitted dates
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Soak the pitted dates in hot water for 10 minutes to soften.
- Add soaked dates to a food processor and blend into a sticky paste.
- Add peanut butter into the processor and blend until smooth.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in quick oats.
- Scoop dough with a tablespoon, shape into balls, flatten slightly, and place on sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
For cookies that stick less, add a pinch of salt if using unsalted peanut butter. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.