Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookies
I often make a whole batch of these cookies and put dates in only half. The plain oatmeal cookies are delicious as well.
I often make a whole batch of these cookies and put dates in only half. The plain oatmeal cookies are delicious as well.
- Carbohydrate 241.78932 g
- Cholesterol 93.06 mg
- Fat 15.0242375 g
- Fiber 18.8759243158698 g
- Protein 32.1832375 g
- Saturated Fat 2.7565575 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Dozen (336g)
- Sodium 962.057 mg
- Sugar 222.91339568413 g
- Trans Fat 3.188671 g
- Calories 1193 calories
Step-by-step
- Cream butter and both sugars together.
- Then add eggts and vanilla and combine well.
- Next add flour, baking soda, and cinnamon and combine into ingredients.
- Finally, add quick oats and dates and mix together.
- Use a teaspoon to drop mixture onto ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes at 350 ? or until golden brown.
Standardizing cookie size ensures that incorporating dense mix-ins like dried fruit will not disrupt the physical structure of the baked good during expansion. Historically, oatmeal cookies gained popularity in the early twentieth century as commercial rolled oats became widely available, transitioning from porridge ingredients into handheld sustenance. Because this recipe yields four dozen cookies from standard pantry staples, careful temperature control during the creaming stage prevents the butter from breaking.
- Cream the light butter and sugars together until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, which incorporates the micro-air-pockets necessary for proper leavening when the baking soda activates.
- Bake the drop portions at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for precisely 11 to 12 minutes, watching for edges to turn a light golden brown while the centers remain soft.
- Divide the dough before adding the chopped fruit if guests have dietary restrictions regarding dried fruit or prefer a plain spiced oat base.
- Store cooled baked goods in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain the chewy interior texture provided by the brown sugar and quick oats.
Efficient batch baking relies on utilizing standardized measuring tools and ungreased metal baking sheets to promote even heat transfer. Adjusting mix-ins downstream allows home cooks to satisfy multiple preferences without preparing entirely separate dough bases from scratch.
