How to Make German Oatmeal Date Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

German oatmeal date cookies are a classic treat that combines the hearty flavors of oats with the natural sweetness of dates. These cookies are incredibly popular in Germany, where they are often enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea as a mid-morning or afternoon snack. The combination of chewy dates and crunchy oats creates a truly irresistible texture, while the warm spices add a comforting depth of flavor.

These cookies are not only delicious, but they are also quite simple to make. ...

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Ingredients

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped, pitted dates

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 50
  • Yield: 50 cookies

  • Melt 9 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat; mix in oats. Remove from heat and let cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl; stir in dates-oat mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Use 2 teaspoons to place little mounds of oat-date mixture 2 inches apart onto the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on the top and bottom, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    62 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 29mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 50mg