German Rocks

 

German Rocks

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon hot water

2 1/2 cups walnuts, roughly chopped

2 cups chopped pitted dates

Instructions

Preheat the oven

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready when the dough is prepared.

Cream butter and sugar

In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Beat until smooth and well blended, then add the eggs and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.

Dissolve baking soda

In a small bowl, stir the baking soda into the hot water until fully dissolved. Add this mixture into the batter and mix well.

Incorporate dry ingredients

Add the flour and ground cinnamon to the bowl. Mix gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.

Add mix-ins

Fold in the chopped walnuts and dates, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Portion the dough

Scoop about 2–3 tablespoons of dough and place onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each portion.

Bake the cookies

Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft.

Cool and store

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet or a rack before transferring to an airtight container for storage.