3-Ingredient Date Cookies
Naturally sweetened, no-bake mini treats made with Medjool dates, peanut butter and dark chocolate. Ready in about 25 minutes, they’re an easy, healthy snack or simple dessert you can store in the fridge or freezer.
Yield
6
Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
6 Medjool dates, pitted (makes 6 cookies)
1/4 cup (60 ml) natural peanut butter, warmed until spreadable
1/4 cup (45–50 g) dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
1 tsp (5 ml) coconut oil (optional, to thin chocolate)
Flaky sea salt, to taste (optional)
Chopped nuts, to taste (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Slice each date lengthwise and remove the pits, keeping the date halves intact.
Step 3
Place the pitted dates cut-side up on the prepared sheet and press each down into a small round using the bottom of a glass or your fingers.
Step 4
Warm the peanut butter slightly (10–20 seconds in the microwave or gently in a small pan) until smooth and spoon a generous layer onto each flattened date.
Step 5
Melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil (if using) in short bursts in the microwave or over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Drizzle or spoon the melted chocolate over the peanut-butter-topped dates.
Step 6
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and chopped nuts if desired.
Step 7
Freeze the cookies for 10–15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set. Store finished cookies in the refrigerator for short-term use or in the freezer for longer storage.
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