Date Cookies 2 Ingredient No Eggs No Added Sugar

I love baking with dates. Dates provide (almost) everything you need: flavor, moisture, sweetness, and stickiness. I use dates all the time, like in my Date Loaf or Healthy Date Bars. Today I wanted to make cookies and I tried to find how much I could simplify the traditional cookie recipe. It turns out that I managed to make date cookies with just 2 ingredients! This recipe is so easy, so quick, that you can make it pretty much any time! And did I mention that they are absolutely delicious? And gluten-free!

Ingredients and Substitutions

You need 2 base ingredients to make these cookies.

Almond Flour – Provides the base of the cookie, offering a nutty flavor and chewy texture. Using ultra-fine blanched almond flour gives a smoother texture, while almond meal makes the batter drier. It can be substituted with hazelnut flour, but other flours like all-purpose flour or oat flour will not work as well. If you want to try oat flour, reduce the amount, as it’s more absorbent. Medjool Dates – These naturally sweet, moist dates serve as both the sweetener and binder for the cookies. Using other types of dates is not recommended, as Medjool dates are softer and bring more moisture to the cookies. Soaking the dates before blending ensures they blend easily into a smooth paste.

You can add more flavors and texture with the cookies by adding the following to the batter:

Vanilla Extract – Adds a subtle sweetness and warmth to the cookies. Can be swapped for almond extract if you prefer a nutty flavor. Cinnamon – Adds warmth and spice. You could also experiment with other spices like nutmeg or cardamom for a different flavor profile. Maple Syrup – Enhances the sweetness and adds a caramel-like flavor. If you add maple syrup, you’ll need to balance it by adding a little extra almond flour to prevent the dough from getting too sticky. Almond Extract – Adds a deeper almond flavor, which pairs well with the nuttiness of the almond flour. This is optional but adds a nice touch. Dark Chocolate Chips – You can add some chocolate chips either into the dough or pressed on top of the cookies for extra sweetness. Other options include white chocolate chips or even dried cranberries for a chewy contrast.