Chocolate and Date Cookies

Sometimes we have a craving for sugar, chocolate and cookies! Here is a healthy recipe for tender chocolate cookies, which will satisfy your cravings!

Yields 16

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup unbleached flour
• 2 tbs of ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbs pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup melted organic coconut oil
• a pinch of salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp  baking soda
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4-5 chopped dates

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet or 2 small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla to achieve a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder , the bicarbonate soda, cocoa, salt, flax seeds and add to liquid mixture.
4. Fold in dates and make small balls crushed with the dough and place on the plate.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, remove from the oven and let cookies cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.