Dubai Chewy Cookie (Printable)
Decadent chewy cookies with 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 (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold chopped dates, pistachios, and chocolate chips into the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown while centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dates keep these cookies incredibly moist for days, unlike regular chocolate chip cookies that dry out
- Cardamom and cinnamon create this aromatic warmth that makes people ask what the secret ingredient is
02 -
- Underbake these slightly by pulling them when edges are set but centers still look soft
- The cardamom flavor intensifies overnight, making these even better the next day
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients are crucial for proper creaming and texture
- Roast raw pistachios at 350°F for 8 minutes before chopping for deeper flavor