My family’s preferred cookies are these ones. They are simple to make, distinctive, and attractive. One of the best recipes to prepare for a cookie exchange. Everyone will want a copy of your recipe, so bring one along!
| Prep Time: | 30 mins |
| Additional Time: | 1 hr |
| Total Time: | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Servings: | 12 |
| Yield: | 12 balls |
Ingredients
- 22 Medjool dates, pitted
- ⅔ cup finely chopped almonds, divided
- ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine dates, 1/3 cup almonds, coconut, pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a food processor. Blend until well combined. Roll spoonfuls of mixture into balls between your palms; place on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.
- Place remaining 1/3 cup almonds on a plate. Roll balls in the almonds until coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.
- Use 1/3 cup shaved dark chocolate in place of cocoa powder if desired.
- If you want a creamier texture, blend in more pumpkin puree. If you want it drier, add more coconut.
Reviews
Excellent dessert/ snack ! Best chilled as recommended. Tastes like a small moist brownie! I recently started eating vegan for health reasons. This is a wonderful healthy option. I left out the coconut and still delicious! Even my picky friends loved it! I toasted my almonds, a personal preference . Enjoy!