Almond, Date & Coconut Cookies are a special treat that brings together some of my favorite wholesome ingredients in one delightful bite. These little cookies are perfect for tucking into lunchboxes or enjoying with an afternoon cup of tea.
What makes these cookies truly special is the wonderful combination of chewy dates, crunchy almonds, and warm ginger that dance together in every bite. The oats add a hearty texture, and when you bake them just right, they stay soft in the middle with just a touch of golden crispness on the edges.
I love making these cookies when the grandchildren are coming to visit—there’s nothing quite like the joy in their eyes when they smell them baking in the oven. They’re the kind of cookie that brings everyone together, whether you’re sharing them at a bake sale, packing them in a care package, or simply enjoying them fresh from the cooling rack with loved ones.
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Almond, Date & Coconut Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cup Almonds
- 1 cup Oats
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Shortening Confectionery
- 0.5 cup Dates
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 0.5 cup Shortening Confectionery
- 2 tablespoon Syrup
- 2 tablespoon Almond Milk
Instructions
- 1.
- Preheat oven to 180 C or 356 F. 2.
- Into a large mixing bowl, add almond flour, oats, baking powder and desiccated coconut.
- Stir to mix everything together.
- 3.
- Remove the pits from the dates and chop into smaller pieces.
- 4.
- Add dates into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- If the dates clump together, use your fingers or a fork to break them up so they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- 5.
- Add fresh ginger and ginger powder to the mixture and stir to combine.
- 6.
- Add coconut oil, maple syrup and almond milk and mix until well combined.
- 7.
- Form mixture into your preferred cookie sized balls and then flatten down with a fork or the back of a spoon.
- 8.
- Place cookies on a tray lined with baking paper, leaving an inch or so between each, and bake for 12 minutes or until slightly golden on top.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- 9.
- Store at room temperature.
