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No-Bake Date Cookies

Chewy No-Bake Date Cookies That Kids Can’t Resist

These No-Bake Date Cookies are a guilt-free treat that kids can’t resist, made with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips melted
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter pure preferred
For Topping (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • glass or mason jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove pits from unpitted Medjool dates.
  2. Using the bottom of a glass, flatten each date to about half an inch thick.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
  4. Spoon melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over each flattened date, covering completely.
  5. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired and chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure to use pitted dates for ease of preparation. These cookies maintain their chewy texture when stored properly in the fridge.

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