Raw Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
These raw cookies are simple, yet decadent. They're made with wholesome ingredients, such as nuts, dates, oats and coconut, which will keep you satisfied and energized. I like keeping a batch in the freezer for a quick snack or a healthy dessert. Try it with different nuts or seeds depending on your taste and what you have on hand!
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup nuts (I used Brazil nuts)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons shredded coconut
- Sea salt for topping
Date Caramel
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- water
Instructions
- If the dates you're using for the date caramel are dry, soak them in hot water while preparing the cookies.
- In a food processor, blend the dates, nuts, oats, vanilla and coconut until the mixture sticks together when pressed. If your dates are dry, you can add 1 tablespoon of water.
- Form 12 cookies and place them on a cookie sheet. Using your thumb, make a little dent at the top of each cookie.
- Make your date caramel: drain your dates, then process them in the same food processor until smooth. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed.
- Put a small amount of date caramel on each cookie. Store any leftover caramel in the fridge (use it in oatmeal, smoothies, desserts, etc.). Sprinkle each cookie with sea salt. Enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. I like eating them straight out of the freezer.