Dubai Chewy Cookie Middle Eastern (Printable)

Chewy, rich cookies with dates, pistachios and aromatic spices for a Middle Eastern twist on a classic treat.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

11 - 1 cup dates, chopped
12 - 3/4 cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
13 - 1/2 cup white or dark chocolate chips

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar 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 of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The chewy centers stay soft for days, unlike traditional cookies that harden up
  • Cardamom and cinnamon create this aromatic warmth youve never experienced in a cookie before
  • Dates and pistachios make every bite feel like something special, not just another treat
02 -
  • Underbaking slightly is the secret to that chewy texture we are going for
  • The dough firms up in the fridge if you want to bake fresh cookies over a few days
  • Cardamom loses potency quickly—buy small amounts and store it in the freezer
03 -
  • Weighing your flour instead of measuring by cup gives you consistent results every time
  • Rotate the baking sheets halfway through if your oven has hot spots

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