Naturally sweet and easy to prepare, these date cookies without sugar are perfect for the whole family’s breakfast.
After preparing the soft sugar-free date cookies, the ones you shape into balls with a stickier dough, I decided to remake the recipe in a different but equally simple and genuine version.
These date cookies without sugar have a shortcrust pastry-like texture, they can be rolled out with a rolling pin and cut easily, perfect if you want neat and practical cookies to dip or bring for breakfast.
The idea always comes from her, my little niece, for whom it is recommended to avoid sugar in the early years of life. Instead of sugar, I used pureed dates again, which make the dough naturally sweet and truly delightful.
The result? Soft, fragrant cookies that are so good I even had them for breakfast this morning… and the whole family loved them.
The dough is easily prepared in the food processor, using just a splash of hot water to blend the dates, then finished by hand on the work surface. After a short rest in the refrigerator, it is rolled out, cut, and baked in the oven until golden.
A simple, sugar-free recipe perfect for the little ones too.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 36 cookies
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 7 oz pitted dates
- 1/2 cup water (warm)
- 1 egg
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 7 tbsp butter (softened)
- 1 tsp baking powder (leveled)
Tools
- 1 Food processor
Procedure
Preparing these date cookies without sugar is really simple and the dough is made in a few minutes with the food processor.
1 Put the pitted dates in the food processor and add the warm water. Blend until you get a soft, homogeneous cream.
2 Add the egg and softened butter in pieces, then blend again to mix thoroughly.
3 Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, then operate the food processor until a compact dough forms.
4 Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and quickly work it with your hands until it forms a smooth dough.
5 Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
6 Roll out the dough with a rolling pin on the floured surface to a thickness of about half an inch.
7 Cut the cookies into rectangles with a wheel and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8 Bake in a static oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 15 minutes, until lightly golden.
9 Let them cool completely before enjoying.
Notes and Tips
These date cookies without sugar are simple and genuine, naturally sweet, and perfect for the whole family’s breakfast. Soft and fragrant, they always disappear quickly and are also loved by the little ones.
If the dough turns out slightly soft, simply dust the work surface with a little flour during rolling to achieve the perfect consistency, similar to shortcrust pastry.
You can store the cookies for 4-5 days in a tin box or a tightly closed container: they will remain soft and as good as freshly made.
FAQ
Are date cookies without sugar suitable for children?
Yes, they are naturally sweetened with dates and without added sugar. They are perfect for the whole family and ideal for the little ones’ breakfast.
How to store date cookies?
You can store them for 4-5 days in a tin box or a tightly closed container. They will remain soft and fragrant.
