[header] How to make date cookies [title] Cream the butter and sugar together. [step] Add 1 cup (227 g) of butter that's been softened to room temperature and 1 ½ cups (340 g) of sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment inserted. Mix the two together on the lowest speed until they're fully combined. 
[substeps] You can also use a hand mixer or work by hand with a spoon to mix up the cookie batter. It will just take a little more time and effort.