Spiced Peanut Butter Date Cookies with Chocolate Chips perfectly balance rich peanut butter, naturally sweet Medjool dates, and a blend of warming spices.
These healthy date cookies are delicious and perfect whenever you crave a light, sweet bite—gluten-free, dairy-free, no added sugar, just simple ingredients that bring out the best flavors in every bite!
Like my traditional Speculoos Cookies, this cookie recipe also comes with a mix of warm spices that subtly come through at the end of each bite.
But these date cookies are super easy to make, contain only almond flour, and are only sweetened with Medjool dates. They come together in about 30 minutes, so you can easily bake them anytime you want to satisfy that cookie craving in a healthy way.
Let's bake some!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Naturally Sweetened: Sweetened with Medjool dates, these date cookies are a great alternative to traditional cookies that are packed with refined sugars.
- Simple Ingredients: With just a few simple ingredients and spices, you'll get 18 little cookies to enjoy all week.
- Amazing Texture & Flavors: These chewy cookies are soft, flavored with warm spices, and contain chocolatey surprises.
Ingredients & Notes
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Here's what you need to make date cookies:
- Almond Flour: This gluten-free flour is the perfect base for a chewy cookie texture without the heaviness of wheat flour. For the best results, use blanched almond flour instead of almond meal. Use leftovers to make this amazing Yogurt Almond Flour Coffee Cake or Almond Flour Mango Cookies.
- Spices: Warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, cloves, and ginger enhance the flavors of these peanut butter date cookies. I'm adding a tad of salt to balance the sweet flavors.
- Baking Soda: Helps the cookies rise, creating that soft, chewy texture we all love.
- Egg: Acts as a binder to hold everything together.
- Medjool Dates: The natural sweetness of dates gives these cookies their rich, caramel-like flavor while adding fiber and nutrients. Use leftovers to make my Paleo Brownies.
- Creamy Peanut Butter: Provides a rich, nutty flavor and a smooth texture. Go for a natural peanut butter made from roasted peanuts only.
- Coconut Oil: A healthy fat that adds moisture and helps bind the ingredients together. I only add enough to turn these date cookies into soft, chewy, healthy desserts.
- Chocolate Chips: These little bursts of chocolate add a touch of sweetness and indulgence without overpowering the natural flavors, similar to my Almond Flour Banana Cookies.
How To Make Peanut Butter Date Cookies
See the full recipe with measurements in the recipe card.
They're so easy to make, and the baking time is only 15 minutes.
Step One (Picture 1 above) - Place all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the spices until well combined and stir in the chocolate chips. Set aside.
Step Two (Picture 2 above) - Combine the dates, peanut butter, coconut oil, and egg in a high-speed blender until you get a sticky brown date paste.
Step Three (Picture 3 above) - Combine the flour mixture with the thick brown paste using a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
Step Four (Picture 4 above) - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into smooth balls. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them well apart.
Step Five (Picture 5 above) - Using the back of a glass jar, gently press the dough balls down into a cookie shape. If the dough sticks to the glass, dip it in a little water to prevent it from sticking.
Step Six (Picture 6 above) - Bake for 13–15 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool.
Top Tips
- Pitted Dates: Remove the date pits before blending. Use any leftovers to make my Gluten-Free Moist Date Cake.
- Peanut Butter: Natural creamy peanut butter adds the best flavor. Avoid peanut butter with added sugar or oils for the healthiest option.
- Allow Date Cookies To Cool: Let them cool on a baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes before enjoying.
Variations & Substitutions
- Peanut Butter: Almond butter is an excellent alternative if you prefer it.
- For a Nut-Free Version: Sunflower butter is a great alternative option.
- Chocolate: Add dark chocolate chunks instead of chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor, or make my Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies.
- Spices: If you have Speculaas spice mix on hand, you can use it instead of the individual spices for a different flavor twist.
Recipe FAQ's
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
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These Spiced Peanut Butter Date Cookies with Chocolate Chips are great for anyone craving a healthier dessert without sacrificing flavor. They’re simple, delicious, and made with wholesome ingredients—perfect for pairing with your favorite cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy!
📖 Recipe
Spiced Peanut Butter Date Cookies With Chocolate Chips
Mariska RamondinoEquipment
- 1 Food Processor or High-Speed Blender For creating a date paste.
- 1 whisk To combine the dry ingredients.
- 1 Wooden Spoon To mix the wet with dry ingredients.
- Bowls For combining the ingredients
- 1 Baking Sheet To bake the cookies evenly.
- Parchment paper To prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
- 1 Cookie Scoop 1 tablespoon
- Wire Rack For cooling the cookies to keep them crisp.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups blanched almond flour 155 grams
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup chocolate chips 45 grams
- 1 egg
- 1 cup packed Medjool dates, pitted 180 grams (about 10)
- ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter 125 grams
- 3 tablespoons solid coconut oil 45 grams
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/ 180 degrees C. Take a large baking sheet and cover it with parchment paper—set aside.
- Place the almond flour in a bowl, then add the spices and baking soda. Using a whisk, combine the spices with the flour until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Set aside.1 ½ cups blanched almond flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon allspice, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ cup chocolate chips
- Place the egg, dates, peanut butter, and coconut oil in a blender. Blend until you get a sticky brown paste. Transfer to the bowl with the flour mix.1 egg, 1 cup packed Medjool dates, pitted, ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter, 3 tablespoons solid coconut oil
- Combine the almond flour-spice mix with the brown date paste using a wooden spoon until all the flour mix has been absorbed by the date paste and you get a solid ball of dough.
- Scoop up a tablespoon of the dough. Roll it into a smooth, small ball and place it on the prepared sheet. Repeat with the rest of the mixture. Ensure they're spaced well apart.
- With the back of a glass, slightly flatten the cookie dough balls.
- Bake in the oven for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Take out of the oven and allow to cool for about 5 to 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
- Spices: If you have it on hand, use a Speculaas mix (about 2 to 3 teaspoons), which is merely a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, anise, ginger, white pepper, or licorice, and cardamom (depending on the brand these prepackaged spice bags may differ somewhat in flavor). You can easily purchase these spices online from local brands such as King Arthur Flour Speculaas Spice.
- Forming the Cookies: Use the back of a glass, gently press the dough balls down into a cookie shape. If the dough sticks to the glass, dip it in a little water to prevent it from sticking. I prefer to gently pull it away from the glass and place it back on the prepared baking sheet—it goes fast.
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