Makes: 6-8 cookies
Ingredients
3/4 cup / 100g pitted dates, chopped
1/2 cup /100g almonds
1/2 cup / 70g walnuts
1/2 cup / 55g desiccated coconut
1 Tsp coconut oil
1 Egg
1/4 cup / 40g jumbo raisins
1/2 Tsp cinnamon
1) Pre heat oven to 180c.
2) Soak coconut in cold water for about 10 mins to soften, then drain and squeeze out any excess moisture.
3) At same time soak raisins in warm water for about 10 mins until plump, then drain.
4) In a food processor blitz the nuts until you get a fine 'crumb', then add the dates, coconut oil, drained coconut, cinnamon and egg. When fully combined, you should end up with a thick-ish mixture, gently stir in the raisins.
5) Line a baking tray with baking parchment (this is important as it will stop the cookies from sticking).
6) Divide the mixture into 6 to 8 balls and press into a rough cookie shape. Bake for 25 to 30 mins until brown...keep an eye on them.
The dates make a soft 'gooey' cookie rather than a crisp biscuit....to dunk or not to dunk is the question?
TIP: You could use any combo of nuts that you happen to have lurking in your cupboard.
