Carob Walnut Cookies

Ingredients

  • 4 to 6 Medjool Dates (Pitted) or 1 C. Raisins
  • 3/4 C raw walnuts
  • 1⁄4 C raw carob powder
  • 1⁄8 tsp. sea salt
  • Vanilla to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine the dates (or raisins), walnuts, carob powder, salt and vanilla in the food processor. Process until the dough begins sticking together.
  2. Press the dough into 2-inch cookie cutters placed on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Shoot for a thickness of 1⁄3- to 1⁄2-inch. Or, make 1- to 1 1⁄2-inch balls and flatten.
  3. Place the cookies in the freezer to chill and firm up for 30 minutes or more before serving or transferring to the fridge for serving later.
  4. Will keep for many weeks in the fridge or freezer. Thaw 5 minutes before eating.

Calories: 98 (12 cookies)