Cocoa Date Cookies No Added Refined Sugar Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Cocoa Date Cookies, a guilt-free delight! Heavily inspired by Janet Warrington's "Sweet and Natural," these cookies use the natural sweetness of dates, eliminating the need for refined sugar. Enjoy a subtly sweet, chewy cookie perfect for a healthy afternoon treat or a wholesome dessert. These aren't overly fudgy, but their rich cocoa flavor and satisfying texture will leave you wanting more!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 87.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cocoa Date Cookies No Added Refined Sugar

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How to Make Cocoa Date Cookies No Added Refined Sugar

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  4. Set aside.
  5. In a high-speed blender, combine 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (packed), 2 large eggs, ¼ cup water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. Blend until the dates are completely broken down and the mixture is smooth. This may take a few minutes; use a spatula to scrape down the sides as needed.
  7. Add the cocoa powder to the blender and blend again until fully incorporated.
  8. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The dough will be stiff.
  9. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  10. Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

2g

Carbs

4g