Date-Nut Kisses Recipe
Description: Indulge in the delightful taste of Date-Nut Kisses, a sweet treat perfect for any occasion! These cookies, with a crisp exterior and a slightly chewy interior, are bursting with the flavors of dates, raisins, and toasted almonds, making them an irresistible delight for your taste buds.
- Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Southwest Asia (Middle East), Asian, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Winter, Sweet, Brunch, < 60 Mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 25 cookies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Canola oil cooking spray | For greasing |
| Pinch | Salt |
| 1/3 teaspoon | Cream of tartar |
| 1 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 1 cup | Dark brown sugar |
| 1/4 cup | Dates |
| 2 tablespoons | Raisins |
| 3/4 cup | Almonds, toasted |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Set 2 oven racks at the top and bottom thirds of the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Generously spray 2 non-stick baking sheets with canola oil cooking spray.
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Toast Almonds:
- In a shallow pan over medium-high heat, toast the almonds until lightly browned, approximately 15 minutes, stirring several times.
- Once toasted, set aside to cool.
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Prepare Mixture:
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg white with a pinch of salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Add rum extract to the mixture.
- While beating, gradually sprinkle in granulated sugar, ensuring it is fully incorporated.
- Next, beat in the dark brown sugar, adding 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Fold in the dates, raisins, and toasted almonds into the mixture until evenly distributed.
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Bake Cookies:
- Drop the mixture by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 3 inches apart to make 25 cookies.
- Stagger the pans on separate racks so that the lower pan is not directly below the top pan.
- Bake the cookies for 10 minutes.
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Rotate Pans:
- After 10 minutes of baking, switch the pans to the opposite racks for even baking.
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Continue Baking:
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cookies are light brown, firm, and feel dry to the touch.
- Once baked, turn off the oven.
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Cooling:
- Allow the cookies to sit in the turned-off oven for 20 minutes to cool gradually.
- Afterward, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheets.
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Serve or Store:
- Using a metal spatula, gently remove the cooled cookies from the sheets.
- If not serving immediately, store the cookies in an airtight container with wax paper between layers for up to 3 days.
Enjoy the Delightful Date-Nut Kisses!
These Date-Nut Kisses are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings and make a lovely addition to any dessert spread or brunch table. Share these delectable treats with family and friends, and watch them disappear in moments! 🍪✨
