Cookies with dates
Ingredients
- 1 Chia egg (1 Tbsp Chia seeds mixed with 5 Tbsp water)
- 150 gr dates
- 75 gr hazelnuts
- 130 gr spelt flour
- 70 gr coconut flour
- 100 gr vegan butter
- 2 Tbsp maple sirup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Spices: allspice (cardamom, cinnamon)
- 20 gr pistachios
- 50 gr vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F)
- Mix the Chia seeds with water and let them soak for a little while
- Chop the dates in a blender, add the hazelnuts until both are ground well and put them in a bowl
- Mix the flour, butter, maple sirup, chia egg, spices (quantity as desired) and vanilla extract in a separate bowl
- Add the ground dates and nuts and mix them in
- Chop the pistachios roughly and add them to the dough along with the chocolate chips
- Form small balls by hand (approx. the size of a walnut) and place them on baking paper (enough space in between) and squash them down a little with a fork
- Bake for approx. 10 - 15 minutes
- Once baked, dip them in melted chocolate if you like
Source: frei-style.com/cookies-with-dates-2