When I was young we always used to leave a mince pie out for Santa but these days you see all sorts. Speaking to my friend’s children they believe that leaving cookies out for him guarantees the best presents!
Last year, on Christmas Eve, Dean made cookies as we were having the family around. We don’t have children yet, but I can’t wait for us to make Christmas magical and make Christmas recipes with them.
Dean always says in the Christmas films they make cookies for Santa (he’s a big kid too). Myself I think it’s more of an American tradition and us English tend to leave mince pies instead.
This sticky toffee and date cookies are great to make with your children, they’re chewy and very sticky. I like to think they’re a bit on healthier side too by adding dates to them 😜
What do you leave out for Santa in your house? Let me know in the comments!
Sticky Toffee and Date Cookies
Ingredients
- 110 g golden caster sugar
- 70 g granulated white sugar
- 115 g margarine / unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 180 g plain flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp double cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 90 g chopped dates I used organic dates
- 65 g fudge pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / gas 4. Prepare your lined tin.
- Using an electric mixer use a paddle attachment and cream together the butter, golden caster sugar, granulated sugar and salt until nice and fluffy. This should take a few minutes.
- Add the cream and vanilla extract, mix it in and follow with the flour. Mix until everything is combined and comes together to form a dough.
- Add the chopped dates and fudge pieces, then mix so they are evenly distributed.
- Scoop out the dough and roll into medium sized balls, about the size of a golf ball. Place each ball on to the baking tray leaving enough space for the cookie dough to spread as it bakes. You may have to cook them in a couple of batches.
- Place the cookies in the oven for about 15 minutes. Check them after about 12 minutes if you want them slightly chewier than crunchy.
- Leave the cookies to cool then transfer them to an airtight container. Enjoy!
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