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German Rocks

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German Rocks are delightful, chewy cookies packed with chopped walnuts and dates, flavored with warm cinnamon and vanilla. These classic treats offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making them an ideal snack or dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon hot water

Add-ins

  • 2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups pitted dates, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cookies.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, combine the butter and granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth, well combined, and slightly fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until the mixture is light and airy, which helps give the cookies a tender texture.
  4. Dissolve Baking Soda: In a small bowl, stir together the baking soda and hot water until fully dissolved. Incorporate this mixture into the butter and sugar batter to activate leavening.
  5. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and ground cinnamon until just combined, being careful not to over mix to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Fold in Walnuts and Dates: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and dates, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for every bite to have the perfect balance of nuts and sweetness.
  7. Portion Dough: Scoop approximately 2 to 3 tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto two ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them adequately to allow spreading during baking.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cookie edges just begin to turn golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
  9. Cool and Store: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Using ungreased cookie sheets helps the cookies develop a delicate texture and prevents excessive spreading.
  • For a richer flavor, consider toasting the walnuts lightly before adding them to the dough.
  • Make sure not to overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • These cookies contain common allergens including eggs, nuts, and wheat; suitable substitutions are not recommended for preserving traditional texture and flavor.

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