These cookies are so simple and delicious, they are almost too good to be true. My new blogger friend, "Texas" shared that she loves "Mint Patties" and I thought that adding mint extract to this recipe might be a nice touch, I haven't tried it yet, but if it appeals to you....give it a try and share your experience with the rest of us. I have many friends who say to me, "When you bake, you have to be so exact with ingredients, it's not like cooking". I totally disagree. I think you can be creative with baking just like you can with cooking and this recipe is a prime example. This recipe originally called for honey and as you all know, on Phase III no honey is allowed, I personally do not like to use Truvia or Stevia or any of that "stuff" so dates are my "go to" sugar source. However, I encourage you to keep in mind that moderation is key. : ) You can purchase date syrup, however I did not have any, and most of the time, I'm into "instant gratification" (and sometimes that just isn't quick enough)!! ; ) So, I made my own: I pitted and cut up about 5 Medjool dates, put them in a microwave safe bowl, covered them in water and cooked them for about 2 minutes, pressed them through a sieve and produced a syrup. I also added some of the softened dates to the juice for more thickness and sweetness.
2 cups finely shredded coconut
1/2 cup good quality cocoa powder
1/2 cup date syrup
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
Preheat oven to 350.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix well. With moistened hands; using coconut oil or butter; flatten out like you use to make "mud pies" when you were a child and drop onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Flatten cookie with the back on a greased spoon. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until bottoms are brown.
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