Dubai Chewy Cookie (Printable)

Rich, chewy cookies blending Middle Eastern flavors with dates, pistachios, and aromatic spices for a luxurious twist.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
06 - Fold in chopped dates, pistachios, and chocolate chips if using.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • These cookies have this incredible chewy middle that makes you slow down and savor each bite
  • The cardamom and cinnamon give them this warm, spiced aroma that fills your whole kitchen
  • They strike that perfect balance between familiar comfort cookies and something that feels special and new
02 -
  • The centers will look underbaked when you pull them out, but they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet
  • Chopping the dates into smaller pieces helps them distribute evenly throughout the cookie
  • Room temperature ingredients blend better and create the texture you're looking for
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies that bake at the same rate
  • Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even browning