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Cocoa-Nut Cookies

This is my kids version of a 'cookie' they love them, I love that they eat them, and my husband and I love them too! Win, Win, Win. Filled with healthy fats, antioxidants and no artificial sugars.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 23 mins
Course Snacks, Sweet Treats
Cuisine Comfort
Servings 20 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup raw walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cup raw pecans
  • 5 dates pitted
  • 2 tbsp raw cocoa powder I like the extra dark
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 2 egg white whisked
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil melted & divided into 1 tbsp & 1/2 tbsp
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350
  • Using a food processor: Pit the dates and pulse in food processor for a couple of seconds. Add in both the walnuts & pecans and pulse all three together until desired consistency of your cookie.
  • Whisk together; egg, egg white, vanilla, 1 tbsp coconut oil and add to processor. Pulse until combined
  • Add cocoa, salt & baking powder to processor and pulse until combined.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment or brush with last 1/2 tbsp of coconut oil. Scoop 20-24 large tbsp balls onto sheet.
  • Bake for 8 minutes, I like mine a little bit gooey! Store in airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or put them all in the freezer and pop them out whenever you want! Enjoy!!
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