# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
11 - 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
03 - Using an electric mixer or whisk, cream softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until mixture is light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in large eggs one at a time, then blend in pure vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until a dough forms.
06 - Gently fold chopped pitted dates and chopped pecans into the dough.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving approximately 2 inches between each portion.
08 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
