Dubai Chewy Cookie (Print Version)
Decadent chewy treats with dates, pistachios, and aromatic spices for a luxurious Middle Eastern twist.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ½ tsp ground cardamom
05 - ½ tsp 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 tsp vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
11 - 1 cup dates, chopped
12 - ¾ cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
13 - ½ cup white or dark chocolate chips (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl 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 onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cardamom creates this floral warmth that surprises people who've never tasted Middle Eastern baking
- These cookies stay chewy for days, which is rare and wonderful
02 -
- Cardamom loses potency quickly, buy small amounts and store it in the freezer
- Underbaking by 1 minute creates the fudgiest centers, they continue cooking on the hot pan
03 -
- Chop pistachios by hand instead of using a food processor to avoid turning them into dust
- Room temperature ingredients create the best texture, so plan ahead and leave everything out for an hour