Salted Date-Filled Cookie Bites are a delicious balance of sweet, nutty, and slightly salty flavors packed into small, tender cookies. These bite-sized treats combine wholesome almond flour, naturally sweet dates, and coconut sugar to create a rich cookie with a soft center and lightly crisp edges. The subtle sprinkle of sea salt on top enhances the natural sweetness of the dates, making these cookies perfect for a healthy snack, tea-time treat, or light dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
- 1/2 cup almond flour (50 g)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar (50 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (1 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.5 g)
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (60 g)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (7 g)
- 2 tablespoons water (30 ml)
- 1/2 cup pitted dates, finely chopped or processed (90 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Prepare the Flax Mixture
In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with the water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens and forms a gel-like consistency.
3. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
4. Cut in the Butter
Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Form the Dough
Add the flaxseed mixture and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms. If the dough appears too dry, add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of water at a time until it comes together.
6. Shape the Cookies
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion gently in the palm of your hand.
7. Add the Date Filling
Place about 1 teaspoon of chopped dates in the center of each flattened dough piece.
8. Seal and Roll
Fold the dough around the date filling and roll it into a ball, making sure the filling is fully sealed inside.
9. Prepare for Baking
Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten them slightly with your fingers.
10. Add Salt and Bake
Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt flakes on top of each cookie. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges become lightly golden.
11. Cool the Cookies
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Time, Servings, and Nutrition
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: About 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie bites
Estimated Nutrition per Cookie:
- Calories: 120
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
Why This Recipe Is Good
These salted date-filled cookie bites use naturally sweet dates instead of refined fillings, making them a more wholesome dessert option. Almond flour provides healthy fats and a nutty flavor, while flaxseed adds fiber and nutrients. The touch of sea salt balances the sweetness perfectly, creating a satisfying cookie that feels indulgent yet made with simple, nutritious ingredients.
Salted Date-Filled Cookie Bites
Delicious bite-sized cookies featuring sweet dates and nutty almond flour, beautifully balanced with a hint of salt.
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour ((125 g))
- 1/2 cup almond flour ((50 g))
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar ((50 g))
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda ((1 g))
- 1/4 teaspoon salt ((1.5 g))
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed ((60 g))
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed ((7 g))
- 2 tablespoons water ((30 ml))
- 1/2 cup pitted dates, finely chopped or processed ((90 g))
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ((5 ml))
Topping
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with the water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens and forms a gel-like consistency.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the flaxseed mixture and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms. If the dough appears too dry, add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of water at a time until it comes together.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion gently in the palm of your hand.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of chopped dates in the center of each flattened dough piece.
- Fold the dough around the date filling and roll it into a ball, making sure the filling is fully sealed inside.
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten them slightly with your fingers.
- Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt flakes on top of each cookie.
Baking
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges become lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
These salted date-filled cookie bites use naturally sweet dates instead of refined fillings, making them a more wholesome dessert option. Almond flour provides healthy fats and a nutty flavor, while flaxseed adds fiber and nutrients. The touch of sea salt balances the sweetness perfectly.
