Date Walnut and Chocolate Cookies
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Servings
20 (1 cookie = 1 serving)
Ready In:
15 min
Calories:
130
Good With:
Coffee Type
About this Recipe
By: The American Institute of Cancer Research
This recipe borrows the natural sweetness of Medjool dates, along with the rich flavors of walnuts and dark chocolate, to craft a delicious, healthy version of this classic cookie. Enjoy this sweet treat with your loved ones during the holiday season, pack them into a lunch box any day, or serve them with fresh fruit or sorbet the next time you host dinner guests.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soft dairy-free margarine spread, at room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1-1/2 tsp. egg replacer**
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup diced, pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or broken dark chocolate pieces
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
Step 2
Mix together margarine, vanilla, and honey in a small bowl.
Step 3
Combine the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and egg replacer in a separate bowl.
Step 4
Add flour mixture to the margarine mixture and mix well to form a crumbly dough.
Step 5
Stir in the walnuts, dates, and chocolate chips.
Step 6
Shape the dough into walnut-sized balls and place about 3 inches apart on a baking sheet.
Step 7
Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown
Tips
- These cookies store very well in an airtight container in the freezer.
- Vegan egg replacers can be found in powdered form. Examples include Ener-G, VeganEgg, Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer. You can substitute 1 whole egg if not using egg replacers.
