Dried Fruit Cookie Recipes - Robbie's Best Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup/150 g all-purpose/plain flour

• 2/3 cup/100 g whole-wheat flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1 cup/200 g finely chopped pitted dates

• 3/4 cup/180 g butter, softened

• 3/4 cup/150 g granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/gas 6. Butter two cookie sheets.

2. Sift the all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.

3. Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

4. Add the egg, beating until just blended. Mix in the dry ingredients and dates to make a stiff dough.

5. Form the dough into balls the size of walnuts and place 2 inches (5 cm) apart on the prepared cookie sheets, flattening them slightly.

6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Transfer to racks and let cool.