Date and Dark Chocolate Cookies

Just a few months into my time as a food editor at Bon Appétit, a story highlighting the Islamic month of Ramadan was given the green light—a truly unique opportunity considering mainstream media rarely sheds a positive light on Islamic culture and tradition. In the month of Ramadan, dates play a significant role in the food tradition: After long days of fasting, Muslims break their fast with a date to quickly restore blood sugar levels, following the practice of our Prophet Muhammad. To sp