Looking for a tasty treat that's also kind to the planet? Vegan Date Cookies are your answer. Made with wholesome ingredients, these cookies are perfect for snacks, desserts, or gifting. Stick around to find out how easy they are to make!
Date cookies are great all year but special during holidays. Enjoy them during Christmas or Eid. If you love these, you might also like our other Date Cookies or how about How to Make homemade Nougat?
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Ingredients
- Vegan butter
- Brown sugar
- Gluten-free flour
- Almond flour
- Old-fashioned oats
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Soy milk
- Medjool dates
- Water
- Vanilla
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Prep the Dough
Whip the vegan butter and brown sugar. It should look fluffy. Add dry ingredients and milk, alternating between them.
Bake
Heat your oven to 350F. Bake cookies for 14-15 minutes.
Cool Down
Let the cookies cool. This makes them better for filling.
Make the Filling
Heat up dates and water in a pan. Crush until paste forms. Add vanilla last.
Assemble
Spread date filling on one cookie. Top it with another.
Hint: For the best texture, don't skip chilling the dough. This makes your cookies hold their shape.
Substitutions
To make it nut-free, use oat flour instead of almond flour.
Variations
Add chocolate chips or coconut flakes in the dough for extra flavor.
Equipment
A stand mixer helps mix the dough well. If you don't have one, use a hand mixer but mix longer.
Storage
Store in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Top tip
Don't over-mix the dough. It can make the cookies tough.
FAQ
Yes, for up to 3 months.
No, oat flour works too.
In an airtight container.
To keep it vegan, use plant-based milk.
Up to a week.
Yes.
Yes, just mix longer.
Almond or oat milk.
Sure, for added crunch.
They are mildly sweet, not too much.
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How to Make Gluten-Free Vegan Date Cookies
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 20 cookies
Ingredients
115g (½ cup) Vegan butter
100g (½ cup) Brown sugar
160g (1 ⅓ cups) Gluten-Free flour
50g (½ cup) Almond Flour
120g (1 ½ cups) Old-fashioned oats
1 tsp (5g) Baking powder
1 tsp (5g) Baking soda
70ml (⅓ cup) Soy milk
275g (1 ½ cups) Medjool dates
150ml (⅔ cup) Water
5ml (1 tsp) Vanilla
Instructions
Cookie
- Mix butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Combine dry stuff.
- Add dry stuff and milk to mix. Start and end with dry stuff.
- Scoop 20g dough on baking sheet.
- Put in fridge for 30 mins.
- Bake at 350F for 14-15 mins.
- Cool down fully.
Date Filling
- Heat dates and water in a pan.
- Crush to make paste.
- Add vanilla.
- Cool down.
- Spread date paste on cookie. Put another cookie on top to make a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
Food safety
- Wash hands well.
- Make sure all equipment is clean.
- Use fresh ingredients.
Vladimir.J
So good. I will make them again 😁