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Soak the dates in hot water for 10-20 minutes.
Once the dates are softened, transfer them to a food processor and blend until they resemble a thick paste. If the dates are still hard and clumpy, try adding 1 tsp of water to help the mixture along.
Add softened butter to the food processor and pulse until dates and butter are combined, being careful to not overwhip the butter (this will add too much air to your cookie dough and result in a cakier cookie).
Transfer the date butter to a stand mixer or large mixing bowl and add vanilla extract and maple syrup. Stir until just combined.
Add egg and continue mixing until just combined.
Add flour, baking soda, and salt and stir until the dough comes together, again being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Drop by generous rounded tablespoon onto an ungreased baking sheet, then gently flatten each cookie using your index finger or the back of the spoon.
Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes.