- These date and walnut cookies are a delicious and healthy treat that combines the natural sweetness of dates with the crunch of walnuts. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats and honey, they’re perfect as a snack or a guilt-free dessert. Whether you’re looking for an energy-boosting snack or a healthy alternative to traditional cookies, these cookies are easy to make.
★Ingredients
1 cup walnuts (crushed)
1 cup dates (pitted and chopped)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 cup oats (ground)
A pinch of salt
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
★Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend the oats until they become a coarse flour.
- Add the chopped dates, walnuts, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt into the food processor. Blend until the mixture becomes a sticky dough.
- Take small portions of the dough and shape them into round cookies. Place them on the baking tray.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the cookies turn golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes, then dust them with powdered sugar if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious and healthy date and walnut cookies!