Cookie Dough Stuffed Dates
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these cookie dough stuffed dates that are ready in just 10 minutes! Medjool dates are stuffed with an edible cookie dough for a naturally sweet, vegan, and gluten-free no-bake dessert you’re going to love.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Ready In: 10 minutes
- Servings: 8 stuffed dates
- Calories: ~145 per stuffed date
- Key Ingredients: Medjool dates, almond flour, almond butter, maple syrup, mini chocolate chips
- Dietary Info: Vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, no-bake
- Why You’ll Love It: A quick, no-bake dessert that tastes cookie dough, but better.
What’s better than edible cookie dough? Edible cookie dough stuffed into sweet, juicy medjool dates!
It’s no secret that stuffed dates are my favorite snack, ever. Just try my pistachio stuffed dates, snickers stuffed dates, or ferrero rocher stuffed dates and you’ll understand.
Whenever a sweet craving hits, I know exactly what I’m reaching for: one (or two) of these cookie dough stuffed dates. They’re made with just 5 simple ingredients, come together in 10 minutes, and taste like a bite-sized cookie dough dessert.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Juicy dates + soft cookie dough = YUM!
- Made with 5 simple ingredients
- Ready in 10 minutes
- No baking required
- Perfect for snacks, dessert, or meal prep
- Vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened
Are Dates Good for You?
Yes! Dates are considered a super fruit. They’re packed with nutrients like potassium, magnesium, vitamins B6 and K, calcium, and iron.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these cookie dough dates:
- Medjool Dates: Make sure you’re using medjool dates (not deglet noor). They’re larger, softer, and have that naturally sweet, caramel-like flavor that makes them perfect for stuffing.
- Almond Flour: The base of the cookie dough, giving it a soft and tender texture. I use the same flour in my edible cookie dough.
- Almond Butter: Helps bind the cookie dough together.
- Maple Syrup: Adds natural sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds vanilla flavor.
- Vegan Chocolate Chips: I like to use mini chocolate chips, but any dairy-free chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate) work.
💡 Tip: If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes (I do this in my stuffed date recipes often)
Scroll down to the recipe card to get the full recipe with measurements!
How to Make Cookie Dough Stuffed Dates (Step-by-Step)
- Step 1: Add the almond flour, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
- Step 2: Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
- Step 3: Add a spoonful of the cookie dough to the center of each date.
- Step 4: Top with more mini chocolate chips and flaky sea salt, if desired. Enjoy!
Megan’s Tips
- Use fresh medjool dates. This is a game-changer! Fresh medjool dates are naturally sweet, make stuffing easier, and give the best chewy texture.
- Adjust the sweetness: Taste the cookie dough and adjust as needed. If you prefer it sweeter, add a little extra maple syrup. Just keep in mind the dates add plenty of natural sweetness!
How to Store
- Fridge: Store your cookie dough stuffed dates in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. They stay soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet.
- Freezer: For longer storage, freeze them for up to 2 months. Let them sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before enjoying so they soften slightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can substitute almond flour with oat flour for a nut-free option. Just note that oat flour absorbs more liquid, so you may need to add a little extra almond butter or maple syrup to get that soft, cookie dough texture. Do not use all-purpose flour since this is a no-bake recipe and raw flour isn’t safe to eat.
Absolutely. I like almond butter for it’s neutral flavor, but peanut butter or cashew butter both work.
These cookie dough stuffed dates are made with whole food ingredients and naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup… so yes! They’re a great better-for-you snack or dessert when you’re craving something sweet.
More Stuffed Date Recipes
If you enjoyed these cookie dough stuffed dates, try these variations next!
If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and ★★★★★ star rating below. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram so I can see your creations!
Cookie Dough Stuffed Dates
Ingredients
- 8 medjool dates
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons mini vegan chocolate chips
- flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
- If your dates still have the pit, make a shallow slice down the middle of each date (being careful not to slice all the way through) and remove the pit.
- In a bowl, mix together almond flour, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
- Add a spoonful of the cookie dough into the center of each date. Top with more mini chocolate chips and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh medjool dates. This is a game-changer! Fresh medjool dates are naturally sweet, make stuffing easier, and give the best chewy texture.
- Adjust the sweetness: Taste the cookie dough and adjust as needed. If you prefer it sweeter, add a little extra maple syrup. Just keep in mind the dates add plenty of natural sweetness!
- Flour swap: A few people have successfully used oat flour in place of almond flour. Just note that oat flour absorbs more liquid, so you may need to add extra almond butter or maple syrup. Do not use all-purpose flour since this is a no-bake recipe and raw flour isn’t safe to eat.
- Storage: Store in the fridge for 3-5 days or the freezer for up to 2 months.
This is the best recipe for cookie dough stuffed dates! I love having these as a healthy mid-day snack.
So happy to hear 🙂
Third date recipe I’ve tried from Megan and they are all amazing (made the S’mores Stuffed Dates and Date Hearts). This one is a definite kid favorite. Love the almond butter in the cookie dough. Can’t wait to try more! I think I’m going to try the Tiramisu or the Coconut Cream Pie next.
I’m so happy to hear that, and especially glad that it was a hit with the kids! I can’t wait for you to try more of my stuffed date recipes. Thanks so much for your lovely review & star rating!
These are super easy to make and they’re delicious. Will be making them often, they fill the need for a sweet treat.
Aw I’m so happy you enjoyed them, Cynthia! Thanks for sharing!
Looking so tempting and delicious 😋😋
Thank you! Enjoy 🙂